Tips for Preparing for College
"Where will I go to college?"
"What kind of people will I meet?"
"What should my major be?"
"Which colleges can my family afford?"
High school students thinking about college ask themselves these questions and many
others. An often overlooked question that you should ask is, "What can I do now
to improve my chances of getting into a great college?" Here are some college
preparation-tips and links providing more details:
- Don't panic if you find yourself asking, "Is college really the right choice
for me?" Stay focused on the many
benefits
of earning a college degree.
- There are many college
myths.
Learn fact from fiction so you make smart decisions about applying, attending, and
paying for college.
- Learn how a
rigorous curriculum
in high school can help you get into better colleges and improve your chances of
being awarded grants.
- Get to know your
school counselor.
High school counselors will answer questions about researching, selecting, applying,
and paying for college.
- Think about possible
majors and careers
– even as early as freshman year. It's okay to change majors once you are in college,
but forming an idea about what you want to study will help guide your research and
selections.
- A variety of programs are available to help you pay for college if you're interested
in pursuing a
military career.
- Everyone knows that your
SAT and ACT
scores are important for college admissions. Get an advantage by taking a
test-prep
class.