Freshman Year
_ Plan challenging high school courses for all four years

_ Make good grades in your classes (As and Bs) 

_ Create a CFNC account (CFNC.org)

_ Explore personality and interests on CFNC.org and other internet sites

_ Become familiar with college entrance requirements

_ Join/continue extracurricular activities (consider clubs you will be a part of for all four years of high school)

_ Attend summer camp at a college to experience a college-like atmosphere

_ Research college costs 

_ Meet with your college/career counselor at least once a year