College Planning
Why Go to College?
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Knowledge, Skills, and More Opportunities
College: What It’s All About and Why it Matters
If you go to college, you'll gain information and skills that you'll use for the rest of your life, no matter what career you chose. College enables you to:
Unlock Opportunities.
Become more independent.
Explore your options.
Explore outside the classroom.
Invest in yourself.
What This Means for You
These benefits may sound great on their own, but college also has some very practical benefits:
More Job Opportunities: The world is changing rapidly. More and more jobs require education beyond high school. College graduates have more jobs to choose from than those who don't pursue education beyond high school.
Earn More Money: A person who goes to college usually earns more than a person who doesn't.
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The more education you get, the more likely it is you will always have a job. KnowHow2GO provides middle schoolers to adults extensive information on the value of continuing education after high school, how to prepare for college, the myths vs. realities about college and the availability of financial aid for college. In addition, the KnowHow2GO Web site provides resources for information on counseling, academics, and financial aid that is available within your state or territory.
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College Planning by Grade Level
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There are specific things you can do during each year of high school to plan and prepare for college.
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Going to school is a lifetime investment
Statistics show that getting training after high school will help you get a better-paying job doing work you like. But going to school is a big investment. You’re investing your time. Chances are you’ll also have to invest your own money or take out a student loan to go to school. So you need to be sure that you’re choosing the right school. (Read More)
Here are some resources to help you with an often difficult process.
Keep yourself busy during the school year and beyond. It looks great for college and can help get you jobs in the future. Here are some programs to get you started.
Your summer experiences will look great on your resume, can help you get into selective colleges, and help you obtain a decent job. Here are some programs to get you started.
Use this site to explore career options, plan for college and locate financial aid sources.