High School Freshman
Get familiar with the college planning process. Start choosing your classes with college in mind and get involved in sports and extracurricular activities.
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Get started with your college search by exploring over 8,500 schools and sorting them by location, tuition, setting, and admission rate. Save and compare schools you like to narrow your choices.
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College may seem a long way off, but it's never too early to begin long-term financial planning. Start talking to your parents about scholarships, loans, and summer jobs.
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As you begin your school search, learn about what life's like as a college student, including the basics of college classes and student organizations.
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Explore your interests and think about how they might translate into a career. Find out more about careers based on education and hot job fields.
