New year is a time when many people around the world make promises

however , many of the promises made by people are rarely completed .

My first resolution of the new year recycle .recently I really need to recycle more
to protect the ozone layer . I did a little research and I came across some
valuable information if I do not recycle there are consequence . plastic stays
there for centuries and centuries . I researched that plastic that has sat in
landfills for a period of time can turn into a sort of chemical waste . the poison
ruins the soil and soil polluted . when I do not recycle I am doing damage to the
environment.

My second resolution of the new year is to get better in my job especially that
my works affect the people’s future and safety of my town. I want to do better in
everything , such as giving help and provide support to the public. And develop
more my confidence to do better in my work.

I want to improved our town and pay more attention to people in needs and
checking my work before I handed doing all of that will bring me into a good and
that’s what making me do well this year . I have to do all of these things to let my
dream come true , which is going to an excellent and making my friends and
family proud of me .

I have to focus more and try harder.

For that I resolved to spend less time talking and more time doing . the past
year had I spent so much time gossiping and talking nonsence . this year I can
not afford such a luxuary . there are many assignments to be done so it is action
time .
I have to spend less time in front of the television set and the computer . there
are fun things but they are also very time consuming . the time is better spent
with in my books .
. Stop procrastinating. How often have you underestimated
how much time it will take to get something done? Then,
how sad are you when you don’t have the time to do your
best. At some point, the procrastinator has to write four
college essays in one night – on top of completing schoolwork.
Usually, this doesn’t turn out so well. If you finish a project
earlier than you thought you would, then consider yourself
ahead.

2. Commit yourself to getting good grades. Good grades are

entirely necessary to get into a good school unless you’re a
top notch athlete. The best case scenario is that you have
good grades from the beginning. However, if you start off
badly and improve your grades, colleges will give you points
for this. Many admissions officers won’t look at your
application if your grades are too low or show a steady
decline. Spending a night studying while your friends play Wii
may not excite you, but you need to look at this long-term.
Think of it this way, grades are a bridge. They will serve you
to get into a college where you will have more freedom. In
college, grades may not be as important as in high school.

3. Don’t do it all. It’s better to concentrate on a few things

and excel in them than if you join every sport, activity and
club that you can cram into your schedule. Anyone can join
10 clubs and be marginally involved in them all. Schools are
looking for commitment that shows you’re willing to stick
with something and make the most of it.

4. Keep a calendar. Deadlines creep up quickly. And the closer

the date, the more you’ll feel the pressure. Most students
don’t do their best under pressure. And colleges, scholarships,
federal aid, and standardized testing services are not going
to be sympathetic to any excuses you have about missing a
deadline. If you miss a deadline, you miss an opportunity.

5. Take standardized tests early. You won’t know how high

you can score until you take the test. Wait too long and you
won’t have enough time to retake it. And many things can
affect your test score on any given day, including the state of
your health, and you can’t plan not to get the flu or food
poisoning. Taking the test early will also allow time to take a
test prep course if necessary.

6. Do your research. Know what the choices are when it

comes to colleges. This way you can avoid any coulda, shoulda,
woulda regrets later in life. Research could be as simple as
visiting a school’s website.

7. Try something new. High school is a great time to spread

your wings. It’s about new experiences and self-discovery.
Want a certain internship, there’s no harm in calling up and
asking if they have any room for an eager high school student
to work there. Want to try a new sport or activity, go ahead
and try it. You’re not expected to leave high school knowing
exactly what you want to do, but this is a chance to start
narrowing down your interests. You’ll never know what you
like – or how good you are at something – until you try
something.

8. Be excited about going to college. Wherever you go to

college, you’re going to meet new people, learn new things,
and have a great time. That’s reason enough to be excited
whether you end up attending a first choice school or a
safety.

9. Do what your college counselor tells you. Students: We at

International College Counselors are here to
get you what you want out of life.

10. Banish the self-doubt. Doubting your own abilities only

holds you back from achieving what you want to achieve.
Just say no to these thoughts and others like them:

“I can’t do this.”
“I’m not as smart as my classmates.”
“I’ll never get better than a 2.7 grade-point average.”
“I’ll only get into a community college anyway”
“There’s no point in thinking I’ll get into my first choice
college.”

Put Grades First

If grades are your admissions officers’ first priority (they are), then they should be yours,
too. Make sure you prioritize your academic performance.
For most students, this means midterms or finals at the end of January. Take these tests
seriously – they often have a huge impact on your final grade. When your teacher tells you
what will be tested, give the list a quick run-through and identify the gaps in your
knowledge. Start your studying there, and use any resources you have at your disposal.
Whether it’s organizing a study group, going after school to meet with a teacher, or meeting
with a tutor, do not be afraid to ask for help.

Manage Your Time Better, and Sleep More

These two go hand-in-hand. High school students are busier now than ever, and there are
only so many hours per day. Sadly, the first thing to be sacrificed during busy periods is
usually sleep. This feeds a vicious cycle: a student stays up late to get work done, and then
has less energy and focus the next day. The next day, the student’s work takes longer to
get done due to tiredness, and the student has to stay up late again. This continues
until maybe the student catches up on sleep over the weekend – if they’re lucky.
So how can you avoid this? Good time management. Set realistic deadlines for yourself,
set aside specific times to work (with your phone away on “do not disturb”), and give
yourself a bedtime. And remember – it’s totally okay to ask for your parents’ help to keep
you on track. Some caring reminders from mom or dad can go a long way to keeping you
on track, especially if they were your idea in the first place!

Follow Your Passions – Especially in Extracurriculars

This one may sound cheesy, but it is good advice both for your own happiness and for
college admissions.
Colleges do not want to see a student who dips their toes in everything, or is a member of
every club and team. They want a student who has authentic passions and pursues them
to the max. It is better for both your own well-being and your college application for you to
give 100% only to the things you love than to give 5% to twenty different activities when
you only truly care about a few of them.

Know Your College Prep Timeline and Evaluate Your

Goals
While there is no one-size-fits-all timeline for when students should accomplish the various
tasks necessary to apply to college, every student should have an idea of their short- and
long-term goals.
Examples of short-term goals might include: get an A on my next Math test; achieve my
goal score on the February ACT; help my club fund raise for a charity event this weekend.
Examples of long-term goals might include: improve my GPA to X; perform my very best on
the SAT or ACT; become president of X club.
You can see from these examples how short- and long-term goals play into one another. If
you want to raise your GPA, then in the short term you should work towards each A
individually. If you want to become president of a club you care about one day, then you
should work to put in the best effort you can to help the club achieve its goals.
January is a great time to take a step back and think about your goals, no matter where you
are in high school. Start big – where do you want to go to college, and what will it take to get
there? If you don’t know where specifically you want to go, think about different tiers of
schools. Once you have an idea of the grades and scores it will take to get there, set
short-term goals to help you reach those big objectives.
If at any point you need help deciphering a timeline or locking in on specific goals for
yourself, email us at info@myivyexperience.com or give us a call at (267) 888-6489.
Believe in Yourself
January is a time for hope. Be optimistic and confident that you can achieve the goals you
set for yourself. Be honest with yourself about what you want to achieve and the work
required, and you will be in a great position to achieve your goals.
Happ