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Earn College Credits while in HS.!
 
Ask your guidance counselor if there are any courses of your interest that offer college credit. Why? It is more affordable to 
purchase college credit while in HS and it is often a little easier. 
Besides dual accredidation while in HS you can also take AP credits, and take a CLEP Exam. These exams are $90 and you can earn anywhere from 3 to 12 credits per test. 
Search for your college and see if they accept CLEP credits.
 
Why Go?

It can make a huge difference in your life — and your family's. More education can open doors of opportunity, financially and personally.

 

boost your earnings, more education = more opportunity

find your passion, endless possibilities

prove your potential, you can succeed

grow with help and support, don't go it alone

lift your family, create a legacy of success

 

What To Do?

Talk to your guidance counselor, call the admissions office of your college of choice. Plan and stay informed. Take your PSAT and SAT on time. You might qualify for a SAT waiver. 

 

Discovering Your Interests: Listen to Yourself

What do you like to do? It's a tough question to answer, but spend some time considering it. Day to day, notice the things you do that interest you the most. During quiet times, where does your imagination lead you? Make note of these things as they come to you. Try these sites to match your interests to career possibilities:

 

Helpful Links (assessments)

Dr. Holland Codes to determine their skills/strenghts/ likes/abilities.
Career Codes: What is your 3-letter Profile

 

Career Cluster Survey

http://www.iseek.org/iseek/static/MnCareers2014assessment.pdf 
http://www.iseek.org/careers/clusterSurvey?do=0 

Research your career job growth:
 http://www.bls.gov/home.htm for each career you choose. Is there a growth and can you link it to STEM?
http://www.job-applications.com/ sample job interviews/company profiles
https://careerkids.com/pages/my-first-resume  Help you build your first resume

 


What Do You Like? 

 

How To Pay?

 

Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college or graduate school.

How to apply for FAFSA

Great article on how to pay for college.