It is that time of the year again. Students are finishing up the semester, working through their last finals and projects, and finalizing their grades. It is at this time that students and parents should understand that a little preparation goes a long way to ensuring a smoother transition into the next year. At Royal Education we offer a number of programs during the summer to help get students ahead while also working to maximize the opportunities they can grab during the vacation.
Rising 9th Grade (Freshman) Students
There is a huge misconception that students graduating from middle school are unable to prepare for high school in advance of entering campus. This is actually a prime time to start building their high school record, whether by taking prerequisite courses, or even starting long term extracurricular activities such as volunteering. All of these activities count under the 9th grade for college application, as the student is technically registered as a high school student the moment they graduate from middle school (as they have completed all the credits necessary).
It is important to have strong foundations starting in high school. This requires strategizing on many factors such as courses, extracurriculars, and even potential interests that the student has. Royal Education takes our college counseling seriously, as we dedicate our time to make choices that will pull out the full potential of each student. By looking for many potential paths that the student can take, we believe in shaping each individual’s high school experience in a way that will allow the student to maximize their learning in a healthy way.
Rising 10th Grade (Sophomore) Students
As rising sophomore students who just had exposure to their first year of high school, most sophomores will be faced with their first Advanced Placement (AP) course(s) in the upcoming year. It is important to emphasize that courses labeled as AP should not be taken lightly. Many times, students end up receiving their first bad grade due to how difficult AP courses are. It is important that students start learning the study and work habits necessary in order to take their respective AP course(s). If they haven’t already it's important to fast track the development of these work habits to ensure a smooth transition in the upcoming year.
At Royal Education, we have developed preview AP courses for the upcoming summer to address this need such as Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Language, English Literature, European History, and United States History. The intention is to allow students to gain early exposure to the rigor of the concepts covered, and to constantly test content knowledge in order to provide assessment on how well the student will do during the school year. By doing so, students will feel more prepared to improve on particular concepts that they are weak on while lessening the workload that the student will face during the school year.
Rising 11th Grade (Junior) Students
During this time, it is important for the upcoming 11th grade students to start preparing for the ACT or SAT exam along with SAT Subject Tests if they haven’t done so already. At this point, junior students should have exposure to most of the mathematics and literary concepts covered in the exams. As this standardized assessment score is an important factor that colleges take into consideration, it becomes more of a necessity for students to score well as college admissions have only become more difficult in the last few years.
This summer, Royal Education has developed multiple classes for ACT, SAT, and SAT Subject Tests, designed to allow students to gain thorough exposure, practice, and understanding of the concepts covered in these assessments. At Royal Education, we have instructors who have the experience and passion to improve students scores, as it is evident from our track record. We strategize on how students can improve their scores, targeting common errors so that we can maximize the results that each student is capable of achieving.
Rising 12th Grade (Senior) Students
From all else, rising 12th grade students should prioritize planning and strategizing their college applications. Even if the applications for colleges are not open until later into the summer, rising seniors should start thinking about factors such as:
Which Colleges to apply to
Essay topics
Financial Aid and Scholarships
While it may seem burdensome for seniors to start during summer, these factors become large issues as they progress throughout the school year. As many seniors tend to carry a large number of AP courses, leadership positions, and multiple other tasks occurring in tandem, college applications tend to become a task left at the last second. This is detrimental, as this can cause students to have subpar essays and mistakes on their college application that can reflect negatively towards their chances for admissions.
At Royal Education, we are providing guidance and much more for all students, regardless of what grade level in high school. We have the experience and dedication to provide the supports needed in order for students to not only improve their scores and college applications, but also enhance their experience through the high school process. Always feel free to reach out to us through the following outlets if you have any questions about our college counseling services or other educational supports through these outlets:
Website: www.royaled.net
Phone Number: (818)-275-3424
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