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College Cheat Sheet: 8 Must Do's During Freshmen Year

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Graphic titled “The College Cheat Sheet” highlighting “8 must-do’s during freshman year to be successful,” featuring illustrated students studying, climbing stacked books, and academic icons on a clean white background.

Infographic titled “Take Classes That Up Your GPA” explaining that a balanced mix of courses can help boost GPA, with icons and examples of recommended classes including drama, communication, storytelling, elementary Spanish, and basic drawing.

Infographic titled “Go to Office Hours” explaining the benefits of attending professors’ office hours, including one-on-one mentoring, academic support, building relationships, and opportunities to learn about faculty research, shown with simple illustrations of students meeting with instructors.

Infographic titled “Go to Office Hours” explaining the benefits of attending professors’ office hours, including one-on-one mentoring, academic support, building relationships, and opportunities to learn about faculty research, shown with simple illustrations of students meeting with instructors.

Infographic titled “Go to Tutoring” stating that college tutoring makes students 86% more likely to graduate, explaining benefits such as better grades, reduced stress, academic confidence, and learning effective study strategies from peer tutors, accompanied by an illustration of a student studying with papers and academic icons.

Infographic titled “Be Money Fit” encouraging students to complete the FAFSA early, explaining that early filing improves chances for financial aid, provides faster award information, and may be required for scholarships, with simple icons and an illustration of a person surrounded by money symbols.