TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Step 1............................................................................................................................................ 5
What Type of Education Do You Want...........................................................................5
Types Degrees Available ....................................................................................................... 6
Examples of Jobs Obtained with Specific Degrees ............................................................... 6
Step 2.............................................................................................................................................8
Preparing for College Academically ............................................................................................8
Advanced Placement Courses ...............................................................................................8
AP Courses Available..............................................................................................................9
Standardized Tests .............................................................................................................. 10
CLEP Tests.......................................................................................................................... 10
Step 3.......................................................................................................................................... 12
Selecting Colleges................................................................................................................... 12
Take Campus Tours ..............................................................................................................13
Step 4.......................................................................................................................................... 15
Preparing for College Financially ............................................................................................ 15
Examples of the Cost of College Popular Colleges*............................................................ 16
Other Costs associated with College ................................................................................... 17
Types of Government Financial Aid and Loans Available ................................................... 18
Scholarships ........................................................................................................................ 19
Steps 5-7.....................................................................................................................................20
Setup a Long-Term Plan and College Checklist ..................................................................... 20
Pre-High School Checklist ................................................................................................... 20
9th Grade ..............................................................................................................................20
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10th Grade ............................................................................................................................ 20
11th Grade ............................................................................................................................ 21
12th Grade ............................................................................................................................ 21
Step 8.......................................................................................................................................... 23
Applying for College ..................................................................................................................23
Step 9.......................................................................................................................................... 25
What You Need for College..................................................................................................... 25
Step 10.........................................................................................................................................27
Registering for Classes ............................................................................................................ 27
Going Back to School: Tips for Adults Going Back to College......................................................29
Fitting In: New Challenges and Experiences for the Adult Learner ..................................... 30
The Admissions Process .......................................................................................................31
About Tanya Knight…………………………………………………………………………………...32
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