College Is Coming Fast: What High School Students Need to Know Before They Get There
A Teacher's Guide for College Bound Students College Is Coming Fast: What High School Students Need to Know Before They Get There For many high school students, college feels exciting, intimidating, expensive, confusing—or all of those at once. Some students have dreamed about college for years. Others are unsure if it’s even the right path. No matter where you stand, one thing is true: the decisions you make in high school can shape the opportunities available to you after graduation. The good news is that you do not need to have your entire life figured out right now. Most adults still don’t. What matters is developing habits, skills, and character that will help you succeed wherever you go. College Is More Than Classes Many students think college is simply “high school but harder.” In reality, college is often the first season of life where nobody forces you to stay organized, study, wake up on time, or complete your work. Professors may not remind you about missing a...