High School: Do Those Freshman Grades
Really Matter? (continued)
Many high school professionals stressed not to let a
disappointing freshman year set a negative tone for the
remaining years. There is still plenty of time to improve
grades, raise GPA's and build a strong resume of commitment and
hard work in other areas. While all agreed that a good
performance in that first high school year is a worthwhile goal,
it is equally important not to let one disappointing year set
the tone for the coming years. If you are a rising
freshman, the best advice is to focus on academics from day one.
For those rising sophomores who may be disappointed in their
current GPA, keep in mind that it is not too late to turn it
around and set realistic goals for the next three years of high
school.
Resources:
Ashley Fleming
has a master’s degree from Columbia University and began her
admissions career at the University of North Florida while
she was still an undergraduate student at George Washington
University. Fleming is an Assistant Director of
Admissions at the University of Maryland
Admissions Consultants,
http://www.admissionsconsultants.com
Dr. Michele Hernandez, head of her own consulting firm,
graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Dartmouth College in 1989 and went
on to earn a Master's degree in English and comparative
literature from Columbia University and a doctorate in
education. She was assistant director of admissions for
Dartmouth College and the academic dean of a private school in
Florida. Among her best selling books is "A is for
Admission".
Hernandez College Consulting,
http://www.hernandezcollegeconsulting.com
