College Admissions Consulting Tips for 9th and 10th Graders: Curriculum Choices, Extracurricular Activities, and Financial Advice Written by College Coach Guest Authoron May 27th, 2020 Bright Horizons College Coach occasionally features blog posts written by guest authors. You’ll find more information about each guest author in the About the Author section on the blog post. Learn More About College Coach extracurricular activities, freshmen, getting in, paying for college, This episode is all for the underclassmen, from mapping out a plan for your high school coursework to understanding the what and why of participating in extracurricular activities throughout your secondary school years. Finally, we have some financial advice for parents of ninth and tenth graders to follow as they prepare to pay for college in a few years. To listen to other episodes, visit Getting In: A College Coach Conversation on VoiceAmerica or search for us on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. While you’re there, please leave us a rating or review! We appreciate your feedback. Related Resources Read | Posted on July 9th, 2025 Why College Students Should Consider Renter's Insurance: Protecting Your Belongings on Campus and Beyond Read | Posted on June 4th, 2025 Legal Documents Your Child Needs to Sign Before Heading to College Read | Posted on May 20th, 2025 What is Demonstrated Interest?
