Take active steps to develop and maintain hard-working, respectful relationships with your teachers and other adults.

Continue to develop courteous, respectful relationships with high school teachers, coaches (if you play sports), and counselors. The greater the effort you make to build and maintain good relationships with adults in your life, the stronger their letters of recommendation will be next fall. Remember, you’ll be asking these adults for letters of recommendation in 4-to-5 months.

Talk with school educators and coaches to update them on your college plans. Say goodbye before you leave school for the summer and demonstrate the personal qualities college admission officers are seeking – be engaged and caring