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Prepare Academically & Financially for College

Most good jobs in the future will require at least some college education, usually 2 and 4-year degrees. Many adults will need to return to college to upgrade their skills. High school students prepare to enter and succeed in college by taking Advanced Placement courses and tests that reflect national standards of excellence. Passing the Advanced Placement test may substitute for taking a course in college, thereby saving tuition. Tech-prep courses and school-to-work courses are another way to connect high school students to colleges and careers. To get students on the right track to prepare for college, middle school students should master math, including algebra and some geometry, by the end of the eighth grade. Families of middle school and high school students need to know how to save for college and about financial aid to help children go to college.

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This site last updated on November 5, 1998 by [TPC]