Things You'll Need:
- College tours
- Career counseling
- Financial Aid
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Step 1
What is your passion:
If it is your passion to become and elementary school teacher then you will need to follow the steps to get there. If you want to become a welder then you will need training and certification to get there. I f you want to be a politician then you will need an education the will compliment the career. What ever your passion is write this down and the path you choose for college must lead to that career. -
Step 2
What are your talents:
You know what you want to do with step one, what are you really good at? If you are not sure what you are good at, then you should schedule a visit with a career counselor. Most colleges have some sort of career counseling. Take the military ASVAB test, this will show you your strengths and what areas you may be good at. -
Step 3
What can you afford:
To determine what Financial Aid you qualify for at the FAFSA website, you must fill out an application and they will notify you what you will be approved for. This is required for any student loans, remember loans have to be paid back and grants are free money. Most grants require you to have passing grades and you cannot drop out or you will have to repay the grant money. -
Step 4
Go college shopping:
All colleges have some sort of tours for people interested in attending their school. Make a phone call or email to set up an appointment to tour the colleges you might want to attend. Most community colleges have academic transfer programs that save a lot of money by eliminating the first two years at a 4 year college. Tuition at Community Colleges is usually a lot less than a University. Compare prices with what you can afford. -
Step 5
Entry Exams:
You will be required to take entry exams to get into most colleges, call beforehand and schedule a time to take exams if necessary. The ACT SAT and COMPASS tests can be done while you are still in high school.
Colleges require transcripts from high school or other college courses that you previously completed.
