College Planning Guide
A comprehensive guide to help your teen navigate the college planning process, from freshman year through graduation.
Academic Fields
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Major Assessment
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Discussion Guides
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🎯 Essential College Planning Tools
Use our interactive tools to explore academic fields, compare career paths, and make informed decisions about your educational future.
🎓 Academic Fields Explorer
Discover your perfect academic path! Explore 12+ comprehensive fields with everything you need to make informed decisions about your future.
🔍 What You'll Discover
📚 Education requirements & timelines
💼 Career paths & specializations
💰 Salary data & job outlook
🌟 Popular Fields
🔬 STEM & Engineering
🏥 Healthcare & Medicine
🎨 Creative Arts & Design
12+ Fields
💰 Salary Data
🎯 Perfect Match
💡Perfect for: Students exploring majors, parents helping with planning, or anyone considering their educational future.
High School College Prep Timeline
9th
9th Grade
- Take challenging courses (Honors/AP when ready)
- Explore interests through clubs and activities
- Begin building study habits
- Start a college savings plan
10th
10th Grade
- Continue rigorous coursework
- Take PSAT for practice
- Explore career interests
- Begin leadership roles in activities
11th
11th Grade
- Take SAT/ACT (spring)
- Take AP exams
- Begin college research
- Start scholarship search
- Meet with school counselor
12th
12th Grade
- Complete college applications (fall)
- Apply for financial aid (FAFSA)
- Apply for scholarships
- Make final college decision (spring)
Important Deadlines to Remember
Junior Year
- PSAT (October)Practice
- SAT/ACT (Spring)Important
- AP Exams (May)College Credit
Senior Year
- College Apps (Nov 1)Critical
- FAFSA (Oct 1)Critical
- Decision Day (May 1)Final