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 parents'
name. |
College Savings Calculator |
| Start thinking about the courses
you'll take in 9th grade. |
Your Plan of Study |
| Find out 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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Take the ACT EXPLORE test to
evaluate your skills in English, math, reading and science
reasoning. Ask your counselor about more information about your
score and what classes are recommended for you to enroll in high
school. Review the information with your parents.
It's good practice and your scores won't count towards your
college application. |
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Getting Ready for College |
| Visit a college campus.
Attend a play, sporting event, or summer camp on a college
campus. |
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