Post-Secondary Options

College Exploration - Factors to Consider as You Explore Colleges

March to the Future: A Post High School Planning Series 23-24

Two-year or community college is a great option for students who are unsure of their academic direction, are looking for an affordable option, or want to stay close to home. Students can earn their associate degree and transfer to a four-year college or university to complete their bachelor degree, OR earn professional certifications in their field of study without pursuing all of the general education courses that are required for an associates degree.

Community colleges offer "open enrollment," which means all applicants with a high school diploma will be admitted. Some specialty programs may have additional requirements for acceptance. Students must take a placement test (the Accuplacer) or score a minimum on the SAT or ACT prior to enrolling in classes. 

For more information about these college entrance/placement exams and test preparation, visit:

• Accuplacer

• SAT and ACT

Visit Howard Community College to learn more. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XzuHU8IRFsF6pa-20BW8FCS_OEQCIH8X/view?ts=654ce643

• Private Trade/Technical Schools in the Washington/Baltimore area (List)

• Requirements to enlist in the U.S. Military

• Eligibility Requirements

Take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). 

• Each branch sets it own minimum score to join. Your score will help decide which jobs you can do after you enlist. 

• Use the ASVAB Online Resources for more information!