College-Ready Steps

Getting ready for college takes advance planning and effort, but you can do it! Start with a basic plan and calendar for what you want to do and what you need to get there. As you work with your high school counselor and other trusted resources, add things to your plan.

Keep important dates handy, such as submitting your FAFSA and college application deadlines, so you can get things turned in as early as possible. The better prepared you are now, the more successful you’re likely to be with your applications, and you can take these organization and planning skills with you to college.