5 Tips for Staying Motivated

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3. Set attainable Goals

If you’re having trouble writing a 25-page paper for class because its seems like such a big job, don’t focus on that final number. Break the paper down and consider each section of your paper individually. You can handle any project in small chunks.

4. Find a Social Support Network

Create a group of people around you who want to help you succeed. Mentors can be teachers or family friends who can give you guidance and help you develop new skills. Counselors can help you with planning your courses and starting to explore colleges. You can also reach out to friends and peers who can motivate you by listening and sharing ideas.

5. Acknowledge Your Accomplishments

Give yourself a quick reward when you complete an assignment or task. Take a walk, send an email get snack. Then move on to the next project.

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Selecting Your Courses

Part 2

 The following subjects and classes are standard fare fro success in high school and beyond, whether you plan to attend a four-year or two-year college.

English (Language Arts)

Take English every year. Traditional courses, such as American and English Literature, help you improve your writing skills, reading comprehension and vocabulary.

Math

You need algebra and geometry to succeed on college entrance exams and in college math classes – and in many careers. Take them on early on. That way, you’ll be able to enroll in advanced science and math in high school, and show college’s you’re ready for higher-level work.

Most colleges look for students who have taken three years of math in high school. The more competitive ones require or recommended four years. Each school has its own program, but some of the courses typically offered are:

·       Algebra 1

·       Algebra 2

·       Geometry

·       Trigonometry

·       Calculus

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