KnowHow2GO to COLLEGE!

Whatever your goals — having a satisfying job, earning a good living, supporting a family — college is the way to go! BUT HOW DO YOU GET TO COLLEGE? College doesn’t just happen- you need to have a plan.

Why College? Without a college degree, you may not be able to get a job you really want. More than 2/3 of new jobs will require education after high school.

Financial Reasons A college degree is required for most high status and high paying careers. Over a lifetime, college graduates earn $1 million more than those who only have a high school degree.

4 STEPS: Find Someone to Help. Push Yourself. Find the Right Fit. Put Your Hands On Some Cash.

Find Someone to Help Step 1 Find someone who can help you with the steps to college. - Family member - Neighbor - Coach - Someone at your church - Counselor - College student Don’t stop until you find someone who can help.

Push Yourself Step 2 Take some tough classes to prepare for college: -Algebra, Geometry -Foreign Language -Biology, Chemistry -Honors/AP Take the PSAT, SAT and/or the ACT. Volunteer for community service Participate in extracurricular activities

Required High School Courses: Some may be tough--Take the challenge! English: 4 credits Mathematics: 4 credits Natural Science: 3 credits Social Science: 3 credits Foreign Language: 2 credits Approved Electives: 3 credits

Find the one that’s right for YOU! Step 3 Find the Right Fit Find a college that fits your situation and interests (size, location, cost, etc.) Find a college that has the program you’re interested in - like Business, Education, Music, Healthcare, etc. Explore community college, university, and technical school options. Find the one that’s right for YOU!

Put Your Hands On Some Cash Step 4 Put Your Hands On Some Cash There’s money for everyone to go to college —not just the “smartest” students. Learn how to apply for scholarships Scholarship A scholarship is a financial award ($$$) to help you pay for college. You can receive many scholarships by doing a good job filling out applications. Talk to your counselor for more info.

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