Planning for college takes time and effort. I believe that no one should have to pay for college with loans and with proper planning, any student should be able to succeed in getting into college.
This is a timeline I've created that will give you an idea of what you should be doing as a high school student to prepare for college:
-1st yr: Take the hardest classes that you can handle.
-1st yr: Get that GPA as close to a 4.0 or better as possible. Open a savings acct.
-2nd yr: Begin major involvement in school activities, community service, etc.
-3rd yr: Begin visiting schools that peak your interest. Begin writing personal
essays and taking the ACT as often as you can.
-3rd yr: Start selecting mentors to write you letters of Recommendation.
-3rd yr: Start researching requirements for various scholarships and colleges.
-4th yr: Begin utilizing resources, securing financial support, and applying for
local scholarships.
-3rd & 4th yrs: enroll in a college prep program. Find a mentor ALREADY in college
of choice.
-4th yr: Sit down with your parents and discuss your financial and academic future.
-4th yr: Make sure you have your 4 English, 3 Math, etc requirements. Find out college requirements and enroll in junior college summer school if necessary.
By following these basic guidlines, the transition into college will be much easier and less stressful!
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