| Dream big. Imagine
yourself in college, shaping your future the way you want it. Then
decide no one will hold you back! |
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| Talk to people who have attended
college to learn about their experiences. |
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| Save a little, learn a
lot. It's never too early to start saving for college.
Check out OklahomaMoneyMatters.org for more saving and
money management tips, and consider signing up for a college
savings account from Oklahoma529.com. It's generally best to keep
most savings in your parent's name. |
College Savings
Calculator |
| Learn about Oklahoma's
Promise. Talk to your counselor and visit OKPromise.org to
learn about our state's premier scholarship program. You can begin
enrolling in 8th grade. |
Oklahoma's Promise |
| Get involved. Colleges
are looking for students who will give a helping hand in their
communities. Find an activity that interests you and join in-if not
at school, then with a community, religious or social group. |
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| Wise up. Make wise
choices that will help you succeed in life rather than choices that
would keep you from reaching your goals. |
Successful Study Techniques
Time Management 101 |
| Focus. To prepare for
high school, consider taking more challenging courses to develop a
strong academic foundation. |
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| Ask for help. If you're
struggling in a subject, don't get discouraged. Ask your teacher or
parents for help and see about tutoring opportunities. |
How to Improve Your Reading Comprehension
How to Write Effectively |
| 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 |
| Visit a college campus.
Many colleges now offer virtual tours. Find a list of the Oklahoma
tours on the Explore Schools page. |
Explore
Schools |
| Keep believing. College
is a challenge, but it's also rewarding! Tell everyone about your
plans. Before you know it, they'll be excited, too. |
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