VIS 國際實驗教育 高中部/國中部/小學部 G05～G12
VIS is authorized by the College Board to provide AP (Advanced Placement) courses. The following article is from the official College Board website.
VIS 為美國大學理事會（College Board）正式認證學校，經授權可開授AP課程。以下文章出自於美國大學理事會 College Board 官網，提供中文翻譯給學生家長參考。
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How to Start Getting Ready for College in 9th and 10th Grade
申請世界頂大、九年級&十年級就可開始預做準備
Get Started as a First-Year Student or Sophomore.
現在就可開始準備囉
If you're just starting high school, you’re already thinking about how to get ready for college. Even as a high school first-year student or sophomore, you can do some things to help you prepare for college.
如果你才剛上中學，現在就可以開始考慮如何為上大學做好準備，即使你現在只是個九年級或十年級的學生，你也可以透由做以下這幾件事幫助你準備上大學。
Read every day
保持每天閱讀習慣
People who read more know more. Read at least 30 minutes every day, in addition to studying and doing homework. This habit will pay off when you take tests with timed reading sections, such as AP Exams and college admission tests.
閱讀增長知識，請保持每天在唸書、做作業以外、至少閱讀三十分鐘的習慣。這會對於日後的AP測驗以及入學考試幫助很大，特別是有限時間的閱讀測驗。
Get involved
全心投入
Getting ready for college isn't all work. Find something you really like doing, and then dive into it. You might be drawn to sports, student council, music or art. Join your fellow high school students in an after-school group or club.
準備大學也不光是只有讀書，還要找到自己的樂趣並且全心投入，不管是運動、學生會、音樂或藝術，你都可以加入課後小組或社團投入參與。
Volunteer your time to help others at a local charity. Follow your passion with an apprenticeship or summer job. You'll develop skills and show colleges you can make a commitment and stick with it.
投身慈善機構擔任志工幫助他人，抑或是透過投入參與實習或暑期工讀，發展自己的技能、讓大學申請考官看到你是個願意堅持並投入的人。
Involve your family in College Prep.
讓家人一起參與
If your family members haven't been to college themselves, they may think they can't help you with college planning. That's not true. They know you well and can help you make good choices. Have your family members work with your teachers and school counselors to get you on the path to college. Ask for their advice when choosing a college preparatory class. Working with family members is one way to take the guesswork out of how to start preparing for college.
如果家人如果沒有相關經驗，或許會覺得自己幫不上忙，但其實不是這樣的。他們仍然有其他的知識可以幫助你做決定。讓家人跟老師、學校一起幫你，才是申請頂大、留學海外的最好方式。在選擇大學預科課程時先徵詢他們的意見，與家人合作開始為大學做準備也是個不錯的方法。
Find a mentor for Secondary Education.
找個導師
Look for adults who can support you and help you reach your goals. If you're interested in a particular AP course or activity, let a like-minded teacher or school counselor know about it. Find someone you trust to talk to about your goals.
找到可以協助你達成目標的長輩，如果你對某個學科、活動很感興趣，就讓志同道合的老師或學校知道，方便他們協助你，也可以找個你信任的長輩談談自己的目標。
If a problem comes up, ask for help
遇到困難，就請求幫忙
If you have a problem that's getting in the way of schoolwork, ask someone you trust and respect for advice or help. That person may be a friend, family member, coach, doctor, or clergyperson. If you’re struggling academically, ask your adviser what type of tutoring or other assistance is available. Get the help you need sooner rather than later because problems tend to grow.
功課上遇到困難，不妨找你信任、尊敬的對象給你建議與協助，不管是朋友、家人、教練、醫生或老師。要是課堂上有遇到問題，就跟學校、老師反映，看看他們能不能提供你課業輔導或其他幫助，發現問題時就盡早提出讓大家幫助你，請不要拖延因為問題往往會累積變得越來越多。
Take Advanced College Prep Courses.
選修進階課程
College prep courses provide you with a firm basis for success in your future university studies. Take available advanced courses, too. Colleges look at your grades, but they also pay attention to how tough your courses are. They’re looking for well-prepared potential college students who aren’t afraid to challenge themselves. Also, if you take college-level courses, such as Advance Placement classes, you may be able to get college credit.
大學預科課程為你在未來的大學學習中取得成功奠定穩固的基礎，不妨多選些進階課程，因為大學不只會看你成績、也會注意你都修習哪些進階又困難的學科，看看你是否已為成為大學生做好準備並且願意接受挑戰。此外，如果你修習的是大學程度的課程，例如 AP 課程，也可能可以拿到大學學分。
Get ready for the SAT
準備 SAT
Taking the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or PSAT 8/9 is a great way to practice for the SAT. Taking the PSAT/NMSQT again as a junior can help you qualify for scholarships. Ask your school counselor if you can take it at your school. Remember to sign up for Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy® to get free, personalized study tools to help you prepare.
對 SAT 相關準備、可以先去考試當作練習的其他測驗有 PSAT/NMSQT、PSAT 10 或 PSAT 8/9。早點開始考 PSAT/NMSQ 對於日後申請獎學金也很有幫助。可以問問升學輔導老師，你自己的學校有沒辦理相關考試。SAT 申請一定要在此處理：Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy® 才能免費進入、並客製自己的學習工具來幫助準備考試。
Start to Develop Your Student Network.
跟過來人談談
Find out about college admission, academics and campus life by asking people who have experienced it, such as students from your high school who are now in college. Ask your school counselors and teachers about their experiences. Learn from them. Talk to a college professor or administrator to get more information.
可以跟有經歷過大學申請、實際上了大學並開始大學生活的學長姐聊聊。也可以跟老師、升學輔導老師詢問他們自己的經驗，或是找大學的教授、行政人員直接詢問所需資訊。
Next Steps to Take as a High School First-Year Student or Sophomore
下一步可以怎麼做
Want to know why you should be thinking of college? Visit College: What It's All About and Why It Matters.
想知道為什麼要這麼早開始準備？可以看看別的文章：College: What It's All About and Why It Matters。
Sign up for Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy at satpractice.org.
註冊 SAT 官方練習與測驗：satpractice.org
Thinking about your future? Read 5 Ways to Find Career Ideas.
正在規劃未來？請讀： 5 Ways to Find Career Ideas。
Note 備註：
Please note that this information about college application, especially concerning getting ready for the SAT is true for the United States, but it might vary from country to country.
以上有關申請大學的資訊，特別是準備SAT主要適用於美國地區，其他國家/地區可能略有不同。
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If you would like to discuss college options further, please make an appointment with our college counselor Ms. Rosalyn Shih ( collegecounseling@vis.tp.edu.tw) to find out more.
如果VIS同學們想進一步討論如何選擇海外的大學，請與VIS的升學輔導老師 Miss Rosalyn Shih ( collegecounseling@vis.tp.edu.tw ) 預約晤談以了解更多資訊。