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College. It’s about having a plan and making it happen.

These resources are available to help students, parents and educators get the information they need to plan for and make college a reality.

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GET Ready for College!

The GET Program is Washington's 529 prepaid college tuition plan. You prepay for your child's future college tuition and have peace of mind knowing that the value of your account is guaranteed by the state to keep pace with rising college tuition.  
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Help Your Students Succeed

At GEAR UP, we believe that with the right tools and support, every student can succeed academically and go on to higher education after high school.  We're currently developing content for for the Educator section of our site, and we welcome feedback from users on what kind of resources you find useful and would like to see on this site.Until then, here are some organizations and links that you can look to for ideas and support.  Read more
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Improving the Odds: Preparing Washington Students for Family-Wage Jobs

This report advocates for a K-12 education system that prepares all students for college and the world of work.  
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College. It’s about having a plan and making it happen.These resources are available to help students, parents and educators get the information they need to plan for and make college a reality.  Read more
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ACT's PLAN Assessment

ACT's college readiness test for 10th graders. 
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College Board

Guide to college life — on campus or off. 
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U of Colorado Greek system

Outlines the greek system at University of Colorado. 
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Wikipedia list of social fraternities and sororities

Wikipedia list of social fraternities and sororities. 
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Paradise Parties

Your resource for spring break trips. 
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College Confidential

Get up to date on college life basics: what to pack, life on campus and roommate preferences. 
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What you can expect to make without higher education.
In 2005, the median income of a high school graduate or GED recipient was $24,435. That’s $16,699 less than they would have earned with a bachelor’s degree.

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