Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………….... 4
Step 1............................................................................................................................................5
What Type of Education Do You Want...........................................................................5
Types Degrees Available.......................................................................................................6
Examples of Jobs Obtained with Specific Degrees ............................................................... 6
Step 2.............................................................................................................................................8
Preparing for College Academically ............................................................................................8
Advanced Placement Courses ...............................................................................................8
AP Courses Available..............................................................................................................9
Standardized Tests..............................................................................................................10
CLEP Tests..........................................................................................................................10
Step 3..........................................................................................................................................12
Selecting Colleges................................................................................................................... 12
Take Campus Tours ..............................................................................................................13
Step 4..........................................................................................................................................15
Preparing for College Financially ............................................................................................15
Examples of the Cost of College Popular Colleges*............................................................ 16
Other Costs associated with College ...................................................................................17
Types of Government Financial Aid and Loans Available ................................................... 18
Scholarships ........................................................................................................................ 19
Steps 5-7.....................................................................................................................................20
Setup a Long-Term Plan and College Checklist .....................................................................20
Pre-High School Checklist ...................................................................................................20
9th Grade ..............................................................................................................................20
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