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Countdown to College Make the most of your years at MHS!

As you begin in a new school, kickstart a fresh start with goal setting in academics, extra-curriculars, family, career, and more. Plan ahead for your dream college and get involved in various activities to enrich your high school experience!

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Countdown to College Make the most of your years at MHS!

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  1. Countdown to College Make the most of your years at MHS! Your ‘To Do’ List

  2. You are all beginning in a new school, soit’s time for a fresh start!

  3. Make a List of Goals • Academics • Extra-curricular • Band, Athletics, FFA, 4-H, Church, Leadership, etc • Volunteering • Family • Personal • Career • Financial

  4. Plan Ahead • Take challenging courses in high school • Do your homework • Maintain a positive attitude • Be serious in class • Study for tests • Be responsible • Ask questions • Get help as soon as you need it

  5. Your Dream College • Check out college websites • Sign up for the mailing and e-mail lists • Find out about admission requirements • ACT & SAT Scores required for Merit Scholarships • Visit with Mrs. Canfield

  6. College Entrance Exams • EXPLORE – 8th grade • PLAN – 10th grade • THEA – 10th grade • PSAT – 10th & 11th grade • ACT – 11th & 12th grades • SAT – 11th & 12th grades

  7. Fellowship of Christian Students • TX Association of Future Educators • Young Republicans • New Student Welcome Committee • Football Team Trainer • Yearbook • Student Council Get Involved • UIL Academics • FFA • Athletics • Band • Student Council • Latin Culture Club • National Honor Society • FCCLA • Athletic Team Manager

  8. Volunteer • Mason Rodeo Association • Pennies for Patients • ACE After School Program • Mason County Cancer Relay Teams • Church • Youth groups • Food Bank • Community Thrift Store • Habitat for Humanity • Coaching youth sports teams • www.networkforgood.org

  9. Volunteer Some More! • Mason County News • Make sure to keep a log of your hours • See a need and do something about it!

  10. Make the Most of Summer • Read • Volunteer work • Mission trips • College campus visits • Get a job • Sports camps • Leadership camps • Travel

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