π

y

o Work with your school counselor to create a four-year coursework plan for high school that will ensure admission into college.

n Take the most challenging courses you can.

o Grades count — so practice good study skills.

n Use a daily planner to keep track of assignments and tests.

n Take notes in class and while you’re reading.

n Ask questions during class and participate in class discussions.

n Do your most difficult homework first while you’re fresh and alert.

o Get involved! Extracurricular activities can increase your chances for scholarships and college admission.

n Track your awards, jobs and activities with the Activities Resume at EducationQuest.org.

PUSH yourself.

S T E P

2BE A PAIN – in a good way.

o Ask adults in your life to help guide you to college — and keep asking until you find someone who will.

o Visit the 8th, 9th and 10th Grade section at EducationQuest.org for additional resources.

n See “Find Help Near You” in the ”Be A Pain“ section if you can’t find an adult to help guide you to college.

n Sign up for Countdown2College to receive monthly college planning emails.

S T E P

1

Do you KnowHow2GO to College?

Follow 4 Steps to early college planning!

Your Journey to College Begins with Us

π

y

π

y

o Think about potential careers and college majors.

n Take a career assessment at your school or at MyNextMove.org.

n Get involved in activities that match your career interests.

n Check into job shadowing opportunities in a field that interests you.

n Find part-time employment to learn basic job skills and to start building your resume.

o Start researching colleges that fit your interests.

n Check out College Profiles at EducationQuest.org.

n Attend events at colleges in your area to experience a campus environment.

n Enroll in sports and/or academic camps at an area college.

o Use Reality Check at EducationQuest.org to match your future desired lifestyle with career choices.

For more college planning information, review the EducationQuest KnowHow2GO Handbook and visit EducationQuest.org.

07/17

EducationQuest.org 800.303.3745

Put your hands on some CASH.

o Visit EducationQuest.org to learn about financial aid and use online tools.

n When you’re in high school, create a profile in ScholarshipQuest to find scholarships that match your criteria. It contains over 2,000 Nebraska-based scholarships.

o Save for college.

n Learn how to budget as you start earning money – and save half of your pay for college.

n Ask your parents to consider the Nebraska Educational Savings Trust. Find details about this “529 College Savings Plan” at Nest529direct.com.

S T E P

4S T E P

3 Find theRIGHT FIT.

KnowHow2GOto college!