8th Grade College Checklist

• Get the BEST GRADES you can
  
  
• USE A PLANNER to keep your classes and assignments organized
  
  
• DON'T BE AFRAID to take tough or advanced courses
  
  
• READ as much and as often as possible
  
  
• GET INVOLVED in school and community activities that you enjoy and matter to you
  
  
• PARTICIPATE in academic enrichment programs
  
  
• Know and use your OAA SCORES to prepare for high school
  
  
• SAVE for college
  
  
• Research subjects, careers and activities that interest you for your COLLEGE BINDER