The End is Only the Beginning
This time of year, most high school students are glancing impatiently at their calendars, looking forward to a well-earned summer vacation.
But there are still hurdles to clear before the summer starts in earnest. AP tests are ongoing and require intense study. SAT scores from the May test are due back soon, and there’s still another test before the summer break. So how best to get through this time, when all you want to do is pack away your textbooks and sleep in until noon?
We know the temptation to slack off before the school year is 100% finished is strong, but try to resist. If you’re a junior, chances are you’ve got more college prep work ahead of you, and if you brush it off now, you’ll be kicking yourself when you’re filling out your applications. Even if you’ve finished all your test-taking, why not start working on your college essay? Even if all you do is keep your mind open to possible new topics, it’s a good start.
If you’re a senior, you’ve earned a little R&R, but don’t slack off too much. Stories of colleges rescinding their acceptances aren’t all myths, so don’t blow everything off because you think it doesn’t matter. Keep your grades respectable and stick to your commitments; just take it day by day, and before you know it you’ll be a happy graduate on your way to the next phase of your life!