Goals, Habits, and Allies

Goals:
In the next few months, I plan on filling out all of my college applications and, when accepted, choosing a school that fits my future plans and needs. I also want to retake one or two SAT subject tests and get at least 650 on them. For school, I want to keep or improve my overall GPA of 4.2. Long-term, I plan on continuing on to college and getting good grades there as well in my planned majors of dietetics and food science.  If I end up loving dietetics more than food science, I will become a registered dietitian, but may still pursue food science. After my bachelors degrees, I will go on to graduate school and possibly even a PhD program. With the PhD, I may decide to pursue teaching at the university level.

Habits:
To maintain or improve my good grades, I want to start to revise my notes so studying can be easier and clearer. I also want to procrastinate less and do my homework soon after it is assigned.  I want to reduce the time I spend watching TV or spending time on unproductive media. At the very least, I want to start working on homework soon after getting home from school so that I can use the evenings to relax. For college apps, I want to continue to research possible colleges and fill out my college spreadsheet. I will also start to fill out the common app and write essays a little at a time so that I am not overwhelmed nearing the deadlines.

Allies:
My dad is both a short-term and long-term ally. He helps me apply to different positions and gives me advice regarding my education and career goals. He also helps to tour colleges with me and gives me his perspective. My short-term allies include my internship and school counselors. They give me advice regarding my education, grades, internships, and applications. My close friends are also my allies because they challenge me to do my best.