Skip to main content
What are your chances of acceptance?
Your chance of acceptance
Duke University
Loading…
UCLA
Loading…
+ add school
Your chancing factors
Unweighted GPA: 3.7
1.0
4.0
SAT: 720 math
200
800
| 800 verbal
200
800

Extracurriculars

Low accuracy (4 of 18 factors)

Good goals to set for school? Need suggestions!

Hey everyone! I'm looking to set some new goals for this school year, both academically and personally. What are some good goals to have for school? I'd appreciate any ideas you have to offer!

11 months ago

Hey there! Setting goals for the school year can be a great way to keep yourself on track and motivated. Here are some academic and personal goals you might consider:

Academic Goals:

1. Improve or maintain your GPA: Set a target GPA you'd like to achieve by the end of the school year. You can find some tips for how to improve your GPA on CollegeVine's blog: .https://blog.collegevine.com/improve-your-high-school-gpa-with-these-5-strategies

2. Develop better study habits: Dedicate a specific amount of time each day to studying and make a study schedule to stay organized.

3. Enhance time management: Utilize a planner or digital tools to track assignments, due dates, and tests. This strategy will help you effectively allocate your time and avoid procrastination.

4. Participate more in class: Aim to ask or answer at least one question per class, or share your thoughts at least once during discussions. If you're already an active participant in class, perhaps your goal should instead be to limit yourself to five comments per class, to leave more airspace for your classmates.

5. Master a tough subject: Identify one subject that you find challenging and dedicate extra time to improve in that area.

Personal Goals:

1. Get involved in extracurriculars: Join a new club, sport, or organization that interests you, or consider starting your own if it doesn't exist at your school.

2. Volunteer or engage in community service: Look for opportunities to give back to your community, whether it be through school-based initiatives or local organizations.

3. Build strong relationships: Focus on fostering meaningful connections with classmates, teachers, and school staff.

4. Develop a healthy work-life balance: Make time for self-care, hobbies, and socializing to avoid burnout from your academic pursuits.

5. Pursue a personal project: Find a passion or interest and work on a project related to that, such as creating a blog, starting a YouTube channel, or learning a new skill or language.

Remember to make your goals SMART: specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. By setting realistic and achievable targets, you'll be more likely to stay motivated and celebrate your progress along the way. Good luck, and have a great school year!

11 months ago

About CollegeVine’s Expert FAQ

CollegeVine’s Q&A seeks to offer informed perspectives on commonly asked admissions questions. Every answer is refined and validated by our team of admissions experts to ensure it resonates with trusted knowledge in the field.