Tips of the Week July 16, 2012

For students with the graduation year of:

2008: Look back at notes from your college courses. If you’re struggling with “what to do now”, take a look back at your notes – all the way back to your freshman year. This can refresh your memory on some of the content. See which subjects you enjoy reviewing. Perhaps it will shed some light as to what you may want to pursue next.
2009-2012: Find your school’s day planner and buy it! Your college may publish a day planner/agenda book for the school year that you can use to plan your appointments, classes and assignments. Using the one your school makes can be especially helpful because it will mark special days or weekends at school, holiday breaks and campus events.
2013: Compare your SAT and ACT scores. If you have already taken an SAT and an ACT, try to determine which score was stronger. (Let us know if you need help with this). If one score was significantly stronger than the other, you might consider only retaking the test on which you scored higher in your first round of testing. The vast majority of schools throughout the country accept both tests. This allows you the opportunity to pick one test to concentrate on instead of trying to find time to study for both tests.
 2014:  Don't feel pressured to make a hasty decision about a career or a major. It doesn't matter if it seems as though everyone else seems to know what they're doing with their lives. The next few years are a time for you to really discover who you are, what you enjoy doing, what you're good at, and what you want to be. It's not a race; take your time and enjoy exploring your options. Know that many students do not select a major until sophomore year of college and can still graduate on time.
2015 & Above: Learn to assess your own aptitude and skills. You’re well aware that people have differing strengths. Recognize your own strengths by assessing your skills in a given area. Those who take self-inventory can make better decisions for themselves.
Sincerely,

Your Friends at Ensphere College Planning Services