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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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Student Online Community site

A social networking site and student resource site just for students. 
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  • College Fun
  • High School
  • Link

Facebook

A social networking site that originated for college students. 
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  • College Fun
  • High School
  • Link

Campus life myspace forum

The Campus Life section of the myspace forums. 
Tagged:
  • College Fun
  • High School
  • Link

Social/mobile networking

Focuses on nightlife events and social opportunities both directly on a student's campus and within their broader communities. 
Tagged:
  • College Fun
  • High School
  • Link

The College Track

Short quiz to test your knowledge of the college admissions process. 
Tagged:
  • Apply for College
  • College Fun
  • High School
  • Link

White Stag Leadership Development (Affiliated with Boy Scouts of America)

A resource for junior leadership development and training. 
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  • Discover Your Future
  • High School
  • Link
  • Middle School
  • Parent
  • Plan Now

Washington State University Extension 4-H Programs

Helps develop self-confidence, self-esteem and basic life skills.  
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  • Discover Your Future
  • High School
  • Link
  • Middle School
  • Parent
  • Plan Now

National Youth Leadership Council

A movement linking youths, educators and communities to redefine the roles of young people in society. 
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  • Discover Your Future
  • High School
  • Link
  • Middle School
  • Plan Now

Strategic Tutoring Resources

The Strategic Learning Center is based in Seattle and promotes success for adolescents in school and in life. 
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  • Discover Your Future
  • High School
  • Link
  • Middle School
  • Plan Now

America Reads (National Resources)

Archived information about the four-year grassroots national campaign challenging every American to help our children learn to read. 
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  • Apply for College
  • Educator
  • High School
  • Link
  • Middle School
  • Parent
  • Plan Now
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