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Discover how to embrace learning, set goals for the future, challenge yourself academically, and utilize resources to make college possible. Get tips on studying, exploring interests, and applying for financial aid.
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Embrace Learning • Ask your parents, teachers, or counselors for help • Explore what interests you • Have a quiet place to study • Create a routine for studying • Think about after graduation & set goals for the future • Know that college is possible
Take the Right Steps • Challenge yourself to get good grades—even if others don’t think it’s ‘cool’ • Push yourself to take more math and science classes • Read as much as you can • Take classes beyond the minimum required; try honors, AP, and even college courses
Use Resources • School counselors can help you and your parents with • Choosing classes • Explaining college options • Applying for financial aid • Research financial aid opportunities • Explore pre-college programs or summer programs • Consider TRiO, Upward Bound
College is possible for YOU • Take school seriously; make school a priority • Take the right steps to get into college • Take advantage of available resources