Links for College and Career Readiness
Braswell High School College Planning Website
College and Career Planning
Its never too early to prepare for college
Think about college/career planning as an important part of your future. Discuss your ideas with your family and people at school.
Start saving for college/career post-high school education if you have not already.
Research your high school to see if there are special programs that match your interest.
Take challenging courses to prepare you for high school.
Develop study skills that will be needed for success in high school.
If you are having difficulty in a subject area, don't give up. Seek out help from a teacher, tutor, or mentor.
Be involved in community-based activities that let you explore your interests.
Speak with adults who have jobs you find interesting to find out more about what education is needed and what is required on the job.
Explore all types of colleges and universities.
Complete the free application for student grants, loans, and federal scholarships.
Determine your future goals and how to achieve them.
U.S. Department of Education's official page for information about grants, loans, work-study, etc.
A free, standards-based college planning/career exploration program for middle school/high school students.
Explore over 550 careers by videos.