Carl Krause, college and career counselor, shared his best tips for each grade to do this summer to prepare for the future.

Freshmen

It’s okay to still be a kid

Look into enrichment programs on Naviance

Keep concentrating on grades

Sophomores

Find a job, it’s a good experience to write about

Travel and spend time with family before you get to busy

Figure out if you want a big school or a little school

Juniors

Visit colleges if you haven’t already

If you are not happy with your ACT score, work on that for the fall

Start your college essays

Seniors

Take classes you struggle with at a community college

If you are working, be the best worker you can

Shop at IKEA for dorm furniture