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Off-to-College Guide: for first-time students

college planning guides for high school students

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HS Senior Guide

quick summary guide

  • College Prep
    why go to college - personal assessments - what kind of career - achieving success
  • College Search
    4-yr colleges and universities - community colleges - online programs - career schools
  • College Admit
    admission tests and application - essays and recommendations - high school transcripts
  • Pay for College
    college costs - review financial aid process- aid options - student loans, scholarships, other
  • Getting Ready
    develop study skills - moving checklist - shopping college supplies - building discipline

HS Senior Calendar

us to track progress

  • September
    finalize college search
  • October
    prepare college application
  • November
    understand college costs
  • December
    submit application
  • January
    submit FAFSA form
  • February
    continue financil aid search
  • March
    find a summer job
  • April
    apply for financial aid
  • May
    complete aid package
  • June
    establish housing
  • July-August
    get ready to start

HS Junior Calendar

calendar items

  • Fall Semester
    take college exams
  • Winter Quarter
    search colleges
  • April
    compare colleges
  • May
    start college application
  • Summer Months
    visit college campuses

Entering High School

summary tips

  • Freshmen Calendar
    keep grades up
  • Sophomore Calendar
    study for college exams
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