Students’ Questions about College Page 17

1. Talk to your guidance counselor about your interest in interning and ask for help finding opportunities.
2. Use online resources, such as websites and databases, to search for internship programs.

The best way to get a scholarship in high school is to start early and be persistent. You should look for scholarships that fit your interests and goals, and then apply for as many as possible.

Schools have policies and procedures to ensure the safety of their students and staff. These policies and procedures help to create a positive and productive learning environment.

The National Honor Society (NHS) is a nationwide organization for high school students in the United States and outlying territories, which consists of many chapters in high schools. NHS recognizes students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of academics, service, leadership, and character.

School teaches you how to be responsible for your own learning and how to manage your time.

Critical reading is a way of reasoning that is important because it allows people to analyze and interpret information in order to form their own opinions and conclusions.

High school is so hard because you have to juggle academics, social life, and extracurriculars all at once. You’re also under a lot of pressure to do well so you can get into a good college.

The baccalaureate ceremony is a special event that is held at the end of high school. It is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating class, and to wish them well in their future endeavors.

A passing GPA in high school is typically a 2.0 or above.

Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes. It covers a wide range of topics, including child development, emotions, intelligence, mental health, motivation, and personality.