Most adults going to college for the first time are not expected to provide SAT or ACT scores. Instead, colleges may expect students to take a placement test after their acceptance at the school. The placement test determines how prepared you are to do college-level work. There are usually three main placement tests. They test […]
If you have not figured out what career you may be interested in, you should go back to the Career Planning unit. It is much easier to work through the admissions process if you have specific career goals in mind. Why? Because you don’t want to spend time applying to schools that may not offer […]
Where does your money go each month? What do you spend on groceries, rent, clothing, childcare, movies, etc.? Why does it matter to know where your money goes? College is not free and financial aid is not guaranteed. You must be prepared to pay some of the costs from your own pocket. Compare the amount […]
Occupational exploration is a way to learn about jobs and careers. For a given job, you can find information such as: What Workers Do On The Job Now that you know more about your skills, interests, and values, occupational exploration can help you match those characteristics to specific occupations. Occupational exploration can also help you […]
Applying to college does not have to be a hard task, as long as you follow these steps! Step 1: Get the Application The first step in applying to college is to get an application. Can you apply online? Can you call to request an application? Where else can you get an application? If it […]