A. Perusing an education helps lead to greater occupational choices. The more knowledge attained also encourages responsible and educated decisions throughout a career.
A. Many colleges look at sophomore year grades, and, in order to enroll in college-level courses, students need to prepare well for college. This means taking a well-thought out series of courses starting no later than 9th or 10th grade.
A. One of the best predictors of college success is taking rigorous high school classes. Getting good grades in lower-level classes will not prepare students for college-level work.
A. Students usually must take placement tests at community colleges in order to qualify for any college-level work. It is very important to plan for academic success early.
A. Students need to file a federal aid form prior to when most colleges send out their acceptance letters. This applies to students who attend community colleges too; even though they can apply and enroll in the fall of the year they wish to attend.
A. Most colleges and universities require entering students to take placement exams in core subject areas. Those tests will determine the classes students should take.
A. Students and parents regularly overestimate the cost of college attendance. However, job opportunities such as work study and internships may help ease the expenditures of a full time status while optimizing academic skills necessary for attaining a degree.
