I’m in 10th grade. What should I be doing now to prepare for college? With one year behind you, sophomore year is when you really feel settled into high school, but already it’s time to be looking ahead and making sure your decisions and actions will keep options open in the future. Continue to challenge yourself…
It’s time to get serious! What should you be doing now? Fall: Focus on your grades! This year matters beyond all others. Take an AP/DE class or two if you can manage it successfully (for highly selective colleges, you should consider 3 APs). Start seeking leadership opportunities within your activities. In October: Take the PSAT.…
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Onward! is EMS's college and career information blog, designed to help students and their families as they prepare for the future.
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Jodi Nisly Hertzler, College & Career Counselor
Helpful links:
- Scoir: college counseling software used by EMS and EMS families
- Big Future: college search engine
- Ms. H's Scholarship List
- For current seniors: Transcript Request Form
Send feedback to hertzlerj@emhs.net