| Work at developing good study
habits. |
Successful Study Techniques |
| Maintain good
grades. |
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Start saving for
college.
Sign up for a college savings account from Oklahoma's 529 college
savings plan such as OK4Saving.org or continue to add money to an
existing account. It's generally best to keep most savings in
parents' name. |
College Savings Calculator |
| Talk to people who have attended
college to learn about their experiences. |
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Start thinking about which jobs
interest you.
What kinds of work would suit your interests, abilities,
aptitudes, values and learning styles? |
Career Finder
Career Cluster Survey
Interest Profiler |
| Get involved in extracurricular
activities like clubs, student organizations, sports and volunteer
work. |
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If you're given opportunities to
pursue academic subjects and extracurricular activities that are
new to you, take them!
It will help you to expand your outlook. |
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| Look into additional academic
options that may be available in your area, such as magnet programs
and school enrichment programs. |
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Practice your time management
skills.
Learning to make the most efficient use of your time can help
prevent you from getting overwhelmed. |
Time Management 101 |
Improve your reading, writing and
math skills.
These basic skills will serve you well in both college and
career. |
How to Improve Your Reading Comprehension
How to Write Effectively
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| Visit a college
campus. |
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