Dear freshman,
The transition from middle school to high school isn’t always easy. You have to deal with academics, home situations, and relationships -- and somehow balance all this and get through high school with passing grades. Here’s some advice:
Put your academics before everything else. In high school there will be drama but don’t let it get to you. Your grades are more important than everything going on around you. You don’t want to let your grades slip away because soon it will be too late and your GPA won’t look so great. This will catch up to you when you apply to colleges in the future.
Don’t give into what others are doing. It sounds cliché but it’s true. If the people around you are careless about their academics, you are bound to end up like them. Try your best to be your own person.
Finally, don’t procrastinate. In middle school you probably got away with waiting until the last minute because you were able to catch up with your work later. But if you do this in high school the quality of your work will be very poor. Also, teachers will notice; they’re not as easy on you as they were in middle school. You’re on your way to adulthood, anyhow. Just complete your assignments before the last minute so you’ll be free of stress.
Sincerely,
A Concerned Junior
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