| College Preparation Checklist for
10th Graders |
- Take challenging classes in English, mathematics, science, history,
geography, a foreign language, government, civics, economics, and the
arts.
- Talk to adults in a variety of professions to determine what they
like and dislike about their jobs, adn what kind of education is needed
for each kind of job.
- Become involved in school- or community-based extracurricular (before
and after school) activities that interest you and/or enable you to
explore career interests.
- Meet with your career counselor or guidance counselor to discuss colleges
and their requirments.
- Take the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test/ National Merit Scholarship
Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). You must register early. If you have difficulty
paying the registration fee, see your guidance counselor about getting
a fee waiver.
- Take advantage of opportunities to visit colleges and talk to students.
- Continue to save for college.
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