 Try to ensure that you are in all or nearly all of the advanced-level classes that are available. |
| Participate in class so that teachers can get to know you better. |
| Review the extracurricular activities available in your high school, with an eye toward participating for four years in those that truly interest you. Colleges like to see long-term commitment. Schedule yourself so you don't fall behind. The study habits you develop as a freshman will be the basis for your success later on. |
| During your spring break, buy one or two SAT II preparation books with actual tests so you can begin to review and study for the appropriate tests. |
| Try to find a one-month or perhaps two-week college program at one of the top summer schools so you can pursue a subject you might not have had time to find out about in high school. |
| Over the summer, read, read, and read in your spare time: novels, newspapers, scientific journals, etc. By reading many different literary styles and genres, you will be doing the best kind of preparation for the SAT verbal section. The more you read, the more your vocabulary and reading comprehension will increase and the more you will be able to raise your score on the SAT verbal section. |
