| Study hard! Build good
study habits to keep your grades in tip-top shape. Organize your
time and set up a dedicated area in which you can learn without
distractions. |
Successful Study Techniques |
| Look for scholarships at UCanGo2.org and
OKcollegestart.org. Freshmen should begin applying for
college scholarships now. |
Scholarship
Search UCanGo2.org |
| Save money. Sign up for a
college savings account from Oklahoma's 529 college savings plan
(Oklahoma529.com ) or continue to add money to an existing account.
It's generally best to keep most savings in your parents'
name. |
College Savings
Calculator |
| Apply for Oklahoma's
Promise! If you didn't apply in eighth grade, visit OKpromise.org for
program requirements and the online application. |
Oklahoma's Promise |
| Talk about it. Complete
the Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP) activities assigned by
your school and discuss your future plans with your counselor,
teachers, family members or other trusted adults. You can explore
careers you're interested in on OKcollegestart.org. |
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Take the right classes.
To be college-bound, you'll need to take and pass the following
classes in high school, as determined by Oklahoma's College
Preparatory/Work Ready Curriculum standards. Plan to take at least
four college-preparatory classes per year.
- 4 units of English
- 3 units of math (at or above Algebra 1)
- 3 units of laboratory science
- 3 units of history/citizenship skills
- 2 units of world language or computer technology
- 1 unit fine arts or speech
- 1 additional unit of English, math, science, history, world
language or computer technology.
- At least 6 electives
- Demonstrate knowledge in Personal Finance Literacy
- CPR/AED
- Complete Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP) activities
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
- Pass the U.S. Naturalization Test
View a detailed checklist and summary of Oklahoma's curriculum
standards and testing requirements. |
Graduation Checklists
Plan of Study |
| Check it out. Find out
about college entrance requirements for the schools you're
interested in. |
College Matching
Assistant |
| Track it. Create a file
of the following documents and notes: report cards, lists of awards
and honors, school and community activities, and volunteer work.
You can also start a resume to track these important
activities. |
Resume
Builder |
| Check it out. Investigate
course requirements and guidelines for college admission and
Oklahoma's Promise. Visit OKcollegestart.org to find this
information and to utilize school exploration tools. |
Explore
Schools Oklahoma's Promise |
| Visit a campus. Think
about the university, college or technology center you'd like to
attend. Download Making the Most of Campus Visits at UCanGo2.org, which
provides a list of ideas to help you set up a successful college
tour. Many colleges now offer virtual tours. Find a list of the
Oklahoma virtual campus tours on OKcollegestart.org. |
UCanGo2.org Explore
Schools |
| Take it to the next
level. Investigate Advanced Placement, concurrent
enrollment and other honors-level courses to know what's available
and if you're eligible to enroll. |
Advanced Placement
Concurrent Enrollment |