should you do to prepare GEAR UP COLLEGE Its not a dream its a plan Why go Source US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2017 Why go Why go Why go With a college degree you are more likely to ID: 1029258
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1. College 101Why go to college and what should you do to prepare?
2. GEAR UPCOLLEGEIt’s not a dream, it’s a plan.
3. Why go?
4. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2017)Why go?
5. Why go?
6. Why go?With a college degree you are more likely to:NGIVE BLOODVOLUNTEERVOTEBE HEALTHY
7. Why go?INDEPENDENCENEW PEOPLE, PLACES & EXPERIENCESDISCOVER PASSIONSLEARN & GROW
8. Get College ReadyWHAT STUDENTS CAN DO& HOW PARENTS CAN HELP!Information from College Preparation Checklist, via Federal Student Aid
9. EVERY student, EVERY yearWork hardGet good gradesAsk for extra helpTake more rigorous classes
10. EVERY student, EVERY yearTake the classes needed for college admission (not just graduation)
11. Requirements for 4-Year Schools4 credits – English3 credits – Math3 credits – Science3 credits – Social Studies2 credits – Second language (depending on the degree you are seeking15 credits with a C or better
12. EVERY student, EVERY yearGet involved! Volunteer, play sports, have a job, or be in a club
13. EVERY student, EVERY yearVisit colleges and consider the right fit
14. EVERY student, EVERY yearSavings Accounts, Scholarships, FAFSA4Caster
15. EVERY parent, EVERY yearTalk to teachers and school staff.Talk to your student about college.
16. 9th GradeSchool work is #1!
17. 10th GradePSAT 10 for practice or ASPIRE
18. 11th GradePSAT SAT* or ACT* SAT Subject Exams*Advanced Placement Exams**fee waivers availableMORE TESTS!
19. 11th GradeNarrow the college search & apply for scholarships!
20. 12th GradeACT or SAT SAT Subject ExamsAdvanced Placement ExamsLAST CHANCE FOR TESTS!
21. 12th GradeCOLLEGE APPLICATIONSVisit collegesFinal list with deadlinesApply
22. 12th GradeContinue savingScholarshipsFAFSA – January 1st
23. More InformationHelpful websites include:ktsutah.orgbigfuture.collegeboard.org
24. More InformationFor more information about college and career planning, call, e-mail or visit:NamePhoneE-mail