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1. FOCUS ON ACADEMICS: Good grades are essential for college
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internships, and more. Find activities that interest you, both
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o ge wher . . se h s g d se at AS YOU CONTINUE YOUR MIDDLE SCHOOL
JOURNEY AND PREPARE FOR HIGH SCHOOL,
YOU MAY BE THINKING ABOUT YOUR
FUTURE AND WHAT LIES AHEAD. YOU MAY
HAVE HEARD ABOUT COLLEGE AND WHAT IT
TAKES TO GET THERE, BUT THE PROCESS
CAN SEEM CONFUSING.
DON'T WORRY. WITH SOME PREPARATION
AND GUIDANCE—THE HELP OF GEAR UP
THRIVES—YOU CAN SET YOURSELF UP FOR
SUCCESS AND ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS.
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