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Create a School Course Plan [PDF]

Plan for high school and college with this school course plan worksheet. 
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Setting Goals - Checklist (Grades 6, 7, 8) [PDF]

Use these checklists to make sure you're on track to succeed in high school and prepare for college. 
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ACT Testing Dates & Registration Deadlines

Mark your calendar now. Test DatesApril 12, 2008 June 14, 2008  Registration DeadlinesMarch 7, 2008May 9, 2008  
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SAT Testing Dates & Registration Deadlines

Mark your calendar now.Test DatesMay 3, 2008 June 7, 2008 Registration DeadlinesApril 1, 2008May 6, 2008  
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Guide for Parents of Middle School Students [PDF]

Are you the parent of a middle school student? Find what you need in this comprehensive handbook. 
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Guide for Parents of Juniors and Seniors [PDF]

Are you the parent of a junior or senior? Find what you need in this comprehensive handbook. 
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Guide for Parents of Freshman and Sophomores [PDF]

Are you the parent of a freshman or sophomore? Find what you need in this comprehensive handbook. 
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FAFSA Priority Funding Deadlines

2008 - 2009  Please note: The information provided below is intended to act as a guide regarding priority FAFSA filing deadlines. Please contact your college of interest directly for their most current FAFSA filing information. Be aware this information is subject to change.     INSTITUTION Read more
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Middle School Guide [PDF]

Need all the information in one easy download? This is the comprehensive middle school handbook. 
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Finance Your Future

If you want to go to college and get a higher education, you can do it. Money does not have to be an obstacle. The first thing to understand is that college may not be as expensive as you think. And there are many ways to reduce the costs. Second, scholarships are available for students whose family cannot afford to pay for college. You don’t have to be the smartest, fastest or most talented student either. Scholarships are awarded for all sorts of reasons.  Read more
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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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