I've made my goals:
Specific
Measureable
Attainable
Relevant
Timely
Now: In the fall I want to keep up with my AP classes. If I need help I should get it right away instead of waiting and falling behind.
Future: Going along with my now goals, if I get good grades junior year I will hopefully go to a good 4 year collage which is my future goal.
Habits:
Now: I am almost always pleasant to everyone and always try to keep a smile
Future: Sometimes when I'm not interested in a subject I space out and don't engage in it when I could probably learn something from it.
Allies:
Now: My parents and family will be my allies forever.
Future: In the future I would want allies in the workforce I go into. It is always great to have connections.
You're right that having allies in the workforce you go into will be beneficial. By connections do you mean coworkers, experts, bosses, etc.? Adding a goal about how to gain these connections might also be a good idea.
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to ask for help before falling behind; that's a very SMART goal. It's also very good to be pleasant and smile often in the workspace. Employers will definitely be interested in hiring someone like you.
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DeleteI also lose interest in subjects that I am not interested in. I think that is a smart goal to have for the future and it will be something that I will try to attain to. Just by having the knowledge of different concepts that you may or may not be interested is helpful for getting jobs in the future.
ReplyDeleteFrom working together at Earthscope I can tell that you always have a positive attitude and keep a smile on your face, and I think it really makes you a great person to work with. As someone who just finished junior year, I think your goals are great. My advice would be not to over-commit yourself: do only a few APs and a few activities, but do them well. It's a great goal to get help right away when you need it, especially for classes like math or science, so if you can try asking your teacher or doing peer tutoring when you need help. You'll do great!
ReplyDelete@Isabelle and @Marisa: I think it is a great thing to recognize that you start to "space out" when something is not obviously interesting, and acknowledging that there might be something to gain so you should pay attention is great. One strategy you can use is to think about our conversation this week on PURPOSE and think about what you want to get out of any specific conversation or presentation. When you have your own purpose it is easier to pay attention.
ReplyDelete@Danielle Chemtob: That was really great feedback- both connecting the positive attitude to being a a desirable co-worker, and suggesting that Marisa be mindful of not over-committing. Thank you for being encouraging.
@Isabelle: you are right about wanting to have some broad knowledge. It will not only help in jobs, but it will help you to make important connections between types of information and will help you figure out what matters to you and what you might be passionate about in the future.
I just wrote paragraphs about your blog and it all got deleted... But I'll do my best to recall it all. My first piece of advice, just having finished my junior year is take the SAT early in the year! I took mine in march, then dealt with AP exams in may, followed by subject tests in June. Now I have one more shot at the SAT before I have to start applying for college which puts unnessesary and totally avoidable pressure on me to do well. Therefore my recommendation is take the SAT once before march, then again in march, and depending on your score you'll have beginning of senior year as a back up. About AP classes. I have taken many so I think I have a pretty good idea on what you should consider. You know what you can handle better than anyone. For me, I wanted to take two AP calculus courses this year after already having a full schedule and three other AP/honors classes. My schools advisors and my parents asked me to reconsider the workload, but I was so set it caused me to push myself and get high scores. This was a rewarding experience, but it would not have turned out that way if I had not been passionate about the classes I chose. Many people feel forced to take on many APs because they want high GPAs, however colleges want to see you successful not struggling. Consider the classes you have a desire to learn aboutbecause then you'll be more inclined to dedicate time and work hard! Finally, make sure you have something you love to do, and that you remember to relax and breathe during such an important high school year. If you can take breaks for yourself often, you will be more successful when tackling homework.
ReplyDeleteGood goals! I try to keep up with hard classes as well. Maybe make your goals more specific and measurable, because it's hard to tell where you're at and if you're going to or can achieve your goal when it's not very specific. It also gives you a sense of pride when you can say you've actually completed something, such as "get an A in my AP class." Ya know? Keep up the good work though!
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