August

Use a day planner or calendar to organize assignments, schedule events, and to meet deadlines.
Plan to meet with your high school/college-career counselor at least every six months to ensure you are on target for graduating high school and fulfilling college admission requirements.
To get a head start on the financial aid process, start researching scholarships. Some scholarships are available for high school freshman.
Sign up for high school extracurricular activities. Plan to take on leadership roles in a few activities this school year. Leadership is one of the most valuable student qualifications sought by college admission officers.
Plan to join academic programs and organizations that recognize high-achieving students.