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Preparing For College
Getting ready for college starts way before you step foot on a college campus.
Many students will start the planning process 2 even 3 years in advance.
Throughout the planning process, the one phrase you will continually hear is:
Start the Process as Early as Possible!
Getting into College
Start planning early to get into the schools you want There's no formula for getting into college. No combination of high-school courses will ensure your admittance into your dream school...more
College Planning Checklist
Planning for college takes time. It’s never too early to start thinking about where you want to go and what you want to study. Take stock of your college planning concerns before you start applying to different schools...more
Planning For College
When Do I Start Planning For College?
You can start planning for college as early as the first year of high school. Your high school guidance counselor can help you chart your future by choosing the right college for your personality, interests and abilities. If your counselor is given the sufficient time and opportunities to know you, he or she can provide quite a bit of help to you in different ways...more
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Tools for College Planning
Some basic tools and aids to help with your decision making about college. These are in PDF format and require ADOBE Acrobat Reader- 500+ Free Tools for Students, Parents and Teachers
- College Planning Checklist (NRCCUA)
- So You Want to Go to College-Guide to starting Your Academic Career
- College Career Guide - For 11th and 12th Grade High School Students
- College Planning Guide - US Dept of Energy
- Effective College Planning - For Students With Disabilities
- Preparing for College - For Middle and High School Students
- The Ultimate College Planning Guide
- VIDEOS - On College Planning - Cappex.com (via LiveVideo.com)
Offsite Resources
Some other websites to help as you navigate your college search.- Hundreds of Heads - Because hundreds of heads are better than one
- About.com - College Admissions Section
- Kathryn Hake College Planning Guide
- College Stress - A College Search Engine and More!
- College Planning Guides (from offtocollege.cpm)
- CollegePrep-101 - Home for all your college preparation needs.
- C.R.A.F.T. Resource Center
- Quintessential Careers College Planning & Career Page - For Students
- Students.Gov
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