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7 Things You Can Do in High School in Order to be Prepared for College

So now that I am a soon-to-be Junior in college, I think it's safe to say that I have a few tricks and tips off my sleeve on how to do well in High School. Here is a few you need to know: 1. Get a planner - I know, I know. I have talked about this before, but I swear by it. It helps keep track of future assignments and test, that way I can plan my week ahead of time. Some of you, might have great memory but getting a planner is still a helpful way to keep organized, specially in college when you think you have all this extra time. 2. Don't cram for test- Now I'm not saying to start studying a week in advanced but maybe just start studying a little like two days before the test. Exams are worth a lot in college, so it is important that you do your very best on them. 3. Study in short increments- I am sure you overachievers might have heard about The Pomodoro Method. Essentially it is a way of studying in which you study for say 45 mins and then you take a break fo...

5 Things To Do Over The Summer

Hey guys! It is officially the first day of summer, and I'm going to share with you 5 things that I think are important to do over the summer. 1. Chill with Friends When you get a chance, try to make time to hang out with friends. Even just a few times over the summer can be a great chance to catch up and talk about the school year, specially with friends that go to schools that are far away from you. You will find that nothing has really changed, and you are all still the best of friends. 2. Spend time with family Parents aren't always the best, but they do want what is best for us, so it is important to also dedicate some time for them and go places together as a family. You do not have to go to a fancy vacation, as long as you have lunch with your mom or just accompany your dad when he runs some errands, that is good enough. 3. Get a job/Internship I know it is not easy to get a job, but if you can, try to find something to do over the summer. Preferably someth...