{"id":5003,"date":"2026-05-01T00:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T05:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/memorialswordandshield.com\/?p=5003"},"modified":"2026-04-14T14:18:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T19:18:01","slug":"senior-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memorialswordandshield.com\/es\/5003\/student-life\/senior-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"

Second semester senior year has left me reflecting on many of my high school experiences, from classes I\u2019ve taken to clubs I\u2019ve joined. As a freshman, I really valued the advice that seniors gave me, and I wanted to leave underclassmen a few tips on how to make the most of high school!<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Join any club that sounds interesting to you<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    People always say to join a bunch of clubs, but it\u2019s so true. Clubs are a great way to get to know people and get more involved in something you\u2019re passionate about, so don\u2019t be afraid to show up to meetings with your friends and eventually narrow it down to a few clubs you\u2019re most interested in.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02. Find a teacher you can go to for help or letters of recommendation<\/span><\/p>\n

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    You aren\u2019t always going to vibe with all your teachers, but I think it\u2019s super helpful to have at least one teacher in the building that you can connect with and go to for help and mentorship whenever you need it. It can also come in handy if you ever need a club advisor or letter of recommendation in the future!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03. Start meeting with your counselor<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Many students don\u2019t start meeting with their counselor until junior year, but I would recommend building a relationship with your counselor as soon as possible! They can give you a lot of useful information about anything from choosing classes to getting jobs, so feel free to use them as a resource.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a04. Plan out your summers early<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Summers are a great time to relax, but also an opportunity to do whatever you\u2019ve been putting off the entire school year. Make sure to take time off, but also plan ahead with goals for the summer, whether that\u2019s a summer camp, job, internship, sport, getting your license, or learning a new hobby!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a05. Challenge yourself in your classes<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Schoolwork is always a balance\u2014you don\u2019t want to spread yourself too thin with a bunch of difficult classes, but it\u2019s also important to challenge yourself to learn new things. Find your sweet spot where you are able to handle your schoolwork but also learn to your fullest potential.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a06. Prioritize your sleep<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Getting enough sleep is typically not something high schoolers are good at, but it is honestly so crucial to staying healthy and happy. Sleep impacts so many parts of your life that it\u2019s not worth sacrificing your sleep and always feeling tired to take harder classes or join more extracurriculars.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a07. Take advantage of the drop period<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Don\u2019t be scared to drop a class if its costs outweigh the benefits! You have several weeks into the semester to drop a class without it showing up on your transcript, so if a class is taking up too much time and mental space, it\u2019s not a big deal to just drop it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a08. Get a job<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Not only will employment make you money, but it\u2019ll also prepare you for adulthood. Getting a job in retail, fast food, or working with kids teaches you so many lessons that can\u2019t be learned in a school setting.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a09. Learn how to manage your finances<\/span><\/p>\n

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    This is something I wish I would\u2019ve done earlier; although it\u2019s required to take a financial literacy class to graduate, AP Microeconomics also fills that requirement but doesn\u2019t teach you much about managing your money. Set yourself up for success by learning how bank accounts, investing, and credit scores work early on.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a010. Work smarter, not harder<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Don\u2019t waste your time on things that aren\u2019t going to benefit you that much in the long term! Spend your time on what you care about and feel will pay off, and if doing the bare minimum on other things will allow you to focus on what matters most to you, find ways to work more efficiently and make the most of your time.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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