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Good study habits will help you achieve your goals. This handout offers the key studying tips and advice. 

Goals give you a sense of direction – an idea of where you’re headed.Hopefully, you’ve talked to a parent, friend, family member or school counselor about your options for high school and beyond. Maybe you’ve even chosen a career or educational pathway. The next question is, “How will you get there from here?” And the answer is to set SMART goals.Setting SMART GoalsSMART goals challenge you to get things done on time. They also help you track your progress and record your achievements. Specific Read more

Find out if you qualify for the Scholars Project. Learn more about the program in this brochure. 

Military Careers and Colleges Sometimes students want career training that’s different from the normal college routine. The U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, National Guard and Navy are good examples. They offer more than 4,000 different jobs, training programs and college options to get you ready for a military career.  Read more

Now that you have some idea about the type of degree or education you need to get the career you want, you might like to know which schools and colleges offer those programs.  Read more

If you’re doing well in your regular classes and think you can handle an advanced course, why not give it a try?You can increase your odds of getting into a four-year college by taking Advanced Placement, Running Start, International Baccalaureate or Tech Prep classes. These aren’t required for high school graduation, and they do take hard work. But students in these programs can graduate from high school with a two-year degree already completed or save on college costs by paying little or no money to earn transferable college credits. Read more

Make sure you are prepared for college by testing your progress as you go. Read more

Know your high school graduation requirements.This chart shows Washington’s minimum high school graduation requirements as of September 2003 and recommended college-prep courses for high school students. Your high school or college of choice might have additional requirements. Be sure and talk to your principal or school counselor for more information.EnglishMinimum State Requirements for High School Graduation: 3 yearsMinimum State Requirements for Four-Year Public Colleges and Universities: 4 years Read more

 Don’t wait to make sure you’re taking the right classes.  Read more

Even the best students often struggle with their studies. Fortunately, each problem has a solution.You can cure bad study habits by learning to recognize them in yourself. Once you’re able to do this, you can explore a variety of tactics to help improve the way you study and change the way you approach your assignments.Some basic solutions to for the most common problems: Balancing school and friends. Read more