Step 3: The hard part

Now for the hard part. This is the part that everybody hates the most. Here we have the placement tests, the essays, interview, applications etc. Like I said before, now that you chose the high schools. It is time for the high scghools to choose you.

The first thing to do is to visit the school's website. Here you will find a link that has something to do with the applications. There are many bits of  vital information in these pages so read through them carefully. Jot down key points such as requirements, deadlines, and how to get ahead of the game of applications. Always be organized and never procrastinate. The later you turn in your applications, the less likely the high schools are to choose you.

With your parent or guardian supervising you, go through all of the basic application processes such as basic information and deadlines. Then it will take you to a page that shows the requirements. This can include things such as the essays they expect, interviews etc. Please be organized as you will have to do all of this on the computer. I suggest making a separate folder in your document section of the computer called high school apps. Here make folders for the schools you might be applying to. In the next post, I am going to be talking to you about the essays and how you should write them.

Step 2: Find more information

After you have found out the three high schools you would like to go to, do a little bit more research. For example, visit their site to find different activities and classes students can enroll in. You might want to click on pages such as student life, academics, for parents etc. Second, you may want to consult with other parents or students who are also looking into private or public schools. This will provide loads of information that is essential to your high school selection process.

To really get a feel for the schools, visit their shadowing open house programs. In these programs you will be able to actually talk to some of the students and teachers and get any doubts that you previously had clarified.

Now that you have chosen the schools, it is time for the schools to choose you!

Step 1: Choose your High schools

Before you even start your High school application process, you have to choose the High schools that work best for you. It depends on a couple of things such as distance from home, reputation, cost of school, etc. Basically anything that stands out from all the other school can be considered an attribute to choosing that school. Do not try and apply for more than three schools unless you are extremely organized and have lots of time on your hands. But try and keep it at a max of three.

Introduction to High school

"Wow I can't believe it. Eighth grade, the most exciting year of middle school!"

Well Congratulations, you are going to high school (hopefully)! But wait, the most dreaded part of eigth grade, High school applications. If you want to make sure that you are set for life, you might want to choose a good school. As dreadful as these High school apps sound, they really are not all that bad. If you remain organized, calm, and collected, you will breeze through the high school application process. Expect Step 1 soon!