What can be done to prepare for freshman year?
Complete three years of a foreign language in high school. Take a broad range of courses in high school. Consider especially courses in art, history, physics and mathematics. Take Advanced Placement (AP) courses if they are available at your high school or take a course at a community college. Satisfactory AP and community college credit can be used to fulfill General Education requirements and allow students to take more electives. The rigor of these classes typically helps students prepare for university level instruction and study. Reading skills are very important for university-level studies. Developing your reading skills will also improve your vocabulary, your ability to write, and your proficiency in understanding what you read. One means to accomplish this is to visit your high school or local library and request a list of suggested books. Then the goal should be to read at least one book every three weeks. Place special emphasis on becoming proficient in taking class notes. F
