My Advice to a Rising Senior
When it comes to advice, our elders are the ones who
provide us with the knowledge we need to become successful in this competitive
world. Each day we are faced with challenges and obstacles that we must overcome.
The difference between those who are achievers and those who are not is that
the ones who are successful have the mindset of working hard until they
accomplish their goals. With that, my advice for rising seniors is to keep
their focus on succeeding and maintaining high grades.
When a student enters their senior year of high school,
the first thought is that they are on top of the world. However, a high ego can
and will lead to your downfall. After surviving junior year and the Graduation
Project, the majority of students believe they have endured the most
challenging parts of high school. They are wrong. First semester of senior year
is the more important than junior year alone. The reason is that colleges take
mid-year grades into importance when considering an applicant for admission. If
you are borderline average for the school of your choosing, you will greatly
benefit from earning a few extra A’s to boost your GPA. Secondly, if a college
notices that your grades have fallen, they will suspect that you have
‘checked-out’ of school and that you have begun to slack off. Thirdly, when
applying to colleges, ask for letters of recommendation early, research your
colleges early, and join a club or two to add to your resume.
The most important advice I have to offer for rising seniors
is to not try to be the movie image of a senior because you will get into
trouble and it is not worth the several years of hard work to lose it all over
a careless mistake. When a student reaches their senior year, he or she will
begin to think they are capable of doing anything. Students feel freedom to try
new things and party to the degree which is observed in movies. If you choose
to attend parties and social gatherings, understand the consequences of being involved
in activities that are not appropriate or legal for the age of a minor. One
night, one poor decision, or one mistake can ruin an entire schooling career. However,
remember to enjoy your senior year because it is the concluding moments of your
childhood until you move on to a new phase of your life. There is so much to
live for and love in high school. Do not try to be someone you are not. Do not
let drama affect your senior year because it is not worth fretting over. Senior
year is a time to have fun and cherish. Additionally, spend time with your
closest friends because within a year after your senior year, you will no
longer see 99% of your friends. In the end, achieve as much as possible for you
to feel accomplished when you walk across the stage in June.
Twitter: @ABakerPresident
Email: DreamsDriveDetermination@gmail.com
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