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College Bound
College Bound
When considering what to do after high school, it is important to consider and research your options to determine what is the "best fit" for you!
Certificate
Certificate
Vocational technical schools and career schools offer certificate or licensing programs that often can be completed in a matter of months. These programs usually focus on a specialized skill or trade and allow graduates to become qualified for a job in that specialized area. Some community colleges also offer shortened programs that result in a certificate rather than an associate degree.
Associate Degree
Associate Degree
Students who complete a two-year course of study will receive an associate degree. Community colleges and some technical schools provide this type of education. Some technical fields and careers require an associate degree, as do some professional and business careers. Some students choose to earn an associate degree before transferring to a four-year college/university to earn a bachelor's degree.
Bachelor's Degree (And Beyond)
Bachelor's Degree (And Beyond)
Students who complete a four-year course of study at a college or university earn a Bachelor's degree. The classes a student takes during this period focus on a student's chosen career field, as well as general education subject areas. A bachelor's degree is required for continuing education toward a master's and doctorate degrees.
Planning for College
Planning for College
FairTest is a website that shares a list of test optional colleges across the US. Check it out with this link: https://www.fairtest.org/university/optional/state. You can search by state as well.
Choosing a College
Choosing a College
COLLEGESIMPLY
COLLEGESIMPLY
This is source can be used when searching for colleges. It also allows for comparisons between schools and the chances of admissions. To learn more about this source, please follow this link: https://www.collegesimply.com/.
University HQ
University HQ
University HQ is an online resource for student considering continuing their education at the college level. There are a variety of resources offered through their website which you can access with this link: https://universityhq.org/resources/.
This website also offers resources to students based on their major: https://universityhq.org/resources/by-major/.
Collegiate Athletics
Collegiate Athletics
A Student's Guide to Playing Sports in College
This website gives an overview of the various pieces involved in the process of playing collegiate athletics. Use this link to access this information: https://www.bestcollegereviews.org/students-guide-to-playing-sports-in-college/.
If you plan to play college sports, you will need to register with the appropriate clearing house.
Click on the images below for a quick link to the sites.
ACT EXAM
ACT EXAM
March2Success FLyer.pdfMarch 2 Success Program
March 2 Success Program
See the flyer to the left for more information about the March 2 Success Program offered by the Army.
Bright Flight: Cut-off score is 32.
Check out MO Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development's website for more information: https://dhewd.mo.gov/ppc/grants/brightflight.php.
This webpage will provide details regarding initial qualifications as well as renewal criteria and other information.
ACT HELP!
ACT just came out with some free resources. Check them out at this link: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/covid19.html#student-parent. The student-parent link has some free ACT resources.
Free ACT help
Free ACT help
This site is offering free ACT and SAT help! To check it out, click the link below.
How to Register
How to Register
Registering for an ACT test is done online at www.act.org.
If you've never registered for an ACT test before, you will need to create an account.
Once you've created your account, you simply follow the instructions to finalize your information and select your test date and location.
Studentaid.gov has some great information regarding financial aid and college planning!
Here is another resource for evaluating financial aid offers: https://studentaid.gov/articles/evaluating-financial-aid-offers/.
College Cost Comparison Sheet
College Cost Comparison Sheet
https://dhewd.mo.gov/ppc/students/documents/CollegeCostWorksheet_final.pdf
*This link leads to a PDF that may be beneficial when comparing financial packages offered by colleges you are interested in attending.
Helpful Financial Aid Resources
Helpful Financial Aid Resources
Miscellaneous Other Resources
Miscellaneous Other Resources
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