1. KnowHow2GO to COLLEGE!

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 4 STEPS: Find Someone to Help. Push Yourself. Find the Right Fit.
Put Your Hands On Some Cash.

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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!

10. 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.

11. ? Do you know the 4 steps to Go2College? Do you
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