10thGradeCollege Prep Check Off List
Students
To Do:
Take careful time in Adv. Computers during the Career Cruising unit. Also, you can meet with your school counselor or mentor to discuss colleges and their requirements.
Plan to use your summer wisely: Work, volunteer, or take a summer course (away or at a local college).
Go to career information events to get a more detailed look at career options.
Research majors that might be a good fit with your interests and goals based on your results from the U.S. Department of Labor’s career search (
Continue to explore different colleges and begin to pay attention what their requirements are to attend.
The Plan (provided by collegeappmap.org):
1.Re-check obstacles that may prevent you from going to college and make a plan.
2.Choose a 4 year course plan.
3.Find resources to achieve your educational goals.
4.Identify colleges that would be a good fit for you.
5.Research ways to pay for college.
6.Explore career paths.
7.Explore salaries and lifestyle costs.
To Explore:
- Learn the differences between grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships (studentaid.ed.gov) or see materials in the Counseling Office.
- For further steps check out and apps that can be used in your preparation.
- Learn about a wide variety of careers at knowhow2go.com, or visit username: Deckerville password: eagles to take quizzes to help find careers you may be a good fit for.
Parents
To Do:
Look into college nights in the area.
Talk about post-graduation plans regularly.
Help your child develop independence by encouraging him or her to take responsibility for balancing homework with any other activities or a part-time job.
To Explore:
- Learn about the ACT, which your child will be taking next year and research college admission information.
- Get a brief overview of financial aid from Do You Need Money for College—Federal Student Aid at a Glance (studentaid.ed.gov).
Information provided by studentaid.ed.gov