Preparing for College
There is a lot of prep work that goes into applying for colleges. Most colleges require you to take a standardized entrance exam before applying, like the ACT or SAT. The test results give colleges a general idea of your ability to complete college-level assignments. These tests are typically taken during junior or senior year of high school, so it’s important to start thinking about it early.
You can find out what entrance exam the colleges you’re interested in require by visiting their Web site or by asking your school guidance counselor for help. Once you know what test you’re going to take, visit these helpful Web sites to get specific information you may need:
Regardless of what test you take, test day will be long. Be sure you get a lot of sleep the night before, eat a healthy breakfast, and follow the hemophilia treatment regimen recommended by your doctor. The last thing you want to think about during a test is a bleed!
Another way to get a jump start on your college requirements is to consider ways to earn college credits before you start. If you’re in high school, look into advanced placement (AP) classes that allow you to take AP tests in order to earn college credit. Collegeboard.com has provided a very useful set of tools regarding AP testing. There also are many other ways to earn college credit ahead of time. Partnership for Learning is another great resource to learn more.
