Way2GoMD

High School

Take Geometry or Algebra II.
Take other courses that prepare you for college-level study.
Students taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes: Register to take the AP exams in the spring. You can earn college credit for AP courses if you score well on the tests.
September: Register to take the PSAT or ACT PLAN—the ACT's college readiness assessment test—in October. The PSAT is a practice exam for the SAT I (Scholastic Assessment Test I), which is required for several national scholarships. Learn more and sign up for e-mail alerts at www.collegeboard.com. ACT PLAN will help you prepare for the ACT test in your junior year.
April: Register to take the SAT II subjects tests.
Join clubs, play sports, and volunteer.
Develop and explore your talents and interests through extracurricular activities.
Earn good grades, keep up your good study habits, and stay on top of homework assignments.

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