Overview

The decision to go to college is one of the most important ones you can make. A college degree, whether from a two-year, four-year, technical or vocational school, is an investment that will pay off. A college education will get you started on a career that you’ll love, allow you to earn a higher salary and meet a wide range of people.

Here, we will familiarize you and your family with how to prepare, select, apply to and pay for college. You’ll find a timeline to help you start this process (regardless of your current grade); tips on how to select and apply to college; a guide to finding and applying for financial aid; an overview of standardized tests, including the SAT; and a special section for parents and guardians.

This section will enable you to get organized and take the right steps to join the record number of high school graduates going on to college. Get ready to join the crowd!