Preparing for College

So, what are the strong reasons for going to grad school? According to Howard Greene's book, "Making It Into A Top Graduate School", seeking a graduate degree is a legitimate pursuit for these reasons.

It's easy to get overwhelmed when thinking about college. You need to figure out ways to make yourself a more desirable college applicant, study effectively for those standardized tests looming in the near future and come up with an action plan that will determine where you'll be applying to, and how you'll pay for it.

Whether you're a student or parent, years away from college or just about to start, the U.S. Department of Education has checklists to help you get ready.

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Follow these steps to make sure you're ready when classes begin.

Over four years of high school, students will have many teachers, activity leaders, coaches, and role models. However, as a school counselor, you are the one person who sees the entire picture of a student's high school career, and who can bring all the information together.

Need help getting ready for college or career school? The U.S. Department of Education will walk you through the key steps in preparing and paying for college, and will provide free resources that can help you along the way.

Learn how to prepare and save money for college

Will high-flying charters see their low-income students graduate?

Young people in all socioeconomic groups have college aspirations. In fact, eight out of 10 expect to attain a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the U.S. Department of Education

It is never to early to begin college preparation.

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