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you you should have a a good sense of your doing some research on different NYC schools to a a a list of schools that you’ll apply to planning to to apply to to a a a a specialized for the Specialized High School probably be taking the test in in eighth preparing early and build on your Keep an eye open for SHSAT prep UP program In addition to continuing extracurriculars you your portfolio”—a collection of your best work pieces or or artwork Some high schools don’t throw out those old assignments GEAR UP activities after-school classes Institutes Institutes as as much as as possible!
In sixth grade it’s important to build a a a report card is the one that students will use seventh grade 8
8th GRADE
• MAKE A A A A PLAN: As you start applying to to high schools create and stick to to a a a a a plan Get familiar with the the application deadlines and due dates mark them on on a a a a a a a calendar and make sure that everything high school related is on on schedule • FINALIZE YOUR HIGH SCHOOL LIST: By now you should have a a solid list of high schools schools Determine a a definitive ranking of schools schools you would like to attend ordered from most to least preferred In the end end you should have a a a a numbered list from 1 1 to to 12 at most The more schools you are able to to put on this list the the the better the the the chances of getting into a a school in in in the the the first round • PRACTICE WRITING ESSAYS: Many high schools will ask you to write essays Essays take time so so it’s a a a a a a a a a good idea to start as as soon as as possible Ask a a a a a a a a a teacher or or your GEAR UP coach for feedback and revise revise revise revise revise revise revise!
• POLISH YOUR APPLICATIONS: The final stretch when all applications are due is probably the the most stressful period of the the application process However this period can be made exponentially easier by properly planning Make sure you’ve met all your your your academic requirements and use your your your time to polish your your your applications essays portfolios and other materials You’re almost done!
is is times in your life Though this this can be a a a a a stressful time time both for students and families this this guide the the of help you and make the the most of your middle school experience Families can help their children continue
for the the for college and tackle the the challenges as they arrive