Visit the College Students section at EducationQuest.org for tips to help you prepare for your freshman year of college. You’ll find information on these topics:

• Achieving academic success

• How to manage your money

• How to select a major

• What to expect your freshman year of college

   

For an idea of what college might be like, check out this EducationQuest Blog article.

Key Resources for Seniors

 Some of you already know your post-high school plans while others may be uncertain. Here are two helpful 18-minute videos from the On to College, College Counseling System. Because we feel these are so important for your seniors and their families, we're giving you free access through April 30.

 College & Career Academy

• Session 9: Maximizing Your College Experience
  Help ALL your college-bound students by having them watch this before graduation.

• Session 10: Certification in a Trade & Final Thoughts for Career Success
  Uncertain seniors might get certified in a trade ASAP, a lucrative skill, while they consider their other post-high school paths.

These videos are part of the College & Career Academy. These ten 20-minute sessions help you, your staff, students, and families secure the right post-high school destination at the right price for ALL your students. The College Counseling System includes the College & Career Academy, three e-books, your state scholarship guide (your families will really appreciate the state scholarship guide). 

 Senior Year Topics

• Late Season Colleges: Many Are Still Taking Applications into the Spring & Summer

• Deferrals and Waitlists

• Calculating Your College Costs

• Community College Guide For seniors headed to community colleges, strong ACT/SAT scores still matter—for class placement, and scholarships.

• Scholarships: How to Find and Apply