In the article " Open Letter to 9th Graders", by Patrick Sullivan he explains the expectations of highschool students preparing for college. Some of the expectations he lists are: 

• Reading
• Writing
• Thinking
• Listening
• Grit
• Good attitude

   Sullivan also suggests that students are open minded, involved, and in full understanding that college is an important thing that you need to be prepared for. Student must focus on long term goals in order to accomplish short term goals. 

  As a group we agree that keeping your focus on long term goals is really important to see success in your whole school career.

 In conclusion, Patrick Sullivan's article provides 9th graders with good advice to assist them through their highschool career and to prepare them for college.