Apply for Oklahoma's
Promise! If you haven't applied, visit OKpromise.org to sign up for this scholarship program. |
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| Counselors, teachers, parents and
friends are all good sources of information. Ask them any
questions you have about college, in addition to doing research on
your own. |
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| Study hard! Make sure you
use good study habits and keep your grades up. |
Successful Study
Techniques |
Start saving money for
college.
Sign up for a college savings account from Oklahoma's 529 college
savings plan -- OK4Saving.org -- or continue to add money to an existing
account. It's generally best to keep most savings in your
parent's name. |
College Savings Calculator |
| Start thinking about the courses
you'll take in 9th grade. |
Your Plan of Study |
| Learn about academic enrichment
programs, including summer and weekend programs, available through
your school or local colleges. |
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| Don't forget about extracurricular
activities like sports, performing arts, volunteer work or other
activities that interest you. |
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| Investigate Advanced Placement
(AP) and other honors-level courses you can take in high school to
help you prepare for college. |
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| Visit a college campus.
Attend a performance event, sporting event, or summer camp on a
college campus. |
Explore
Schools |