Hey, Juniors! What time is it?!

COLLEGE TIME! 

I know you have a lot going on RIGHT NOW and it may be hard to make time to think about college...but let's start the process. 

Believe me, it'll save you some stress next year. Just as your current Senior friends!

This should be a fun process as you explore your opportunities. I know most of you have some great ideas about where you'd like to go and what you'd like to do (I'm super impressed, by the way). There are SO many options out there though. Take a few minutes to answer some questions and see if you learn anything new! 

Click here to get a few recommendations just for you!
Try this link too for some other ideas! 

Take some time each week to research colleges and post-secondary training programs near and far. Make sure you keep track of what you find. I'd start a google doc/sheet where you can save school names, weblink and other important information. Maybe rank schools you've researched on a scale of 1-5 starts. Be creative! Whatever works for you! 

Check out these tips for building your college list. Now is the time to brainstorm so write ALL of your ideas down. Want to go to college in a far away state or even another country? Want to go to Stanford but aren't sure how to make it happen?

WRITE IT DOWN! 

When I see you next, I'll want to see your brainstorm list of colleges and post-secondary programs you'll consider. Fill up a page and HAVE FUN EXPLORING! 

Find Your Top Colleges!

Find Your Top Colleges! 

Do you know you want to go to college but you aren't sure where? There are so many options out there to explore. A FUN way to do this is by taking quizzes online. Remember, these quizzes are for FUN but you can learn about schools, majors, and locations that you may not have considered or even knew existed. 

Have FUN exploring.

Answer some questions about what you are looking for in a college experience and get some new ideas! 

http://www.forbes.com/search/top-colleges/?result=smrrbls

Which Top College is right for you?

http://www.forbes.com/top-college-quiz/

Big Future will guide you.

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search

Things to Consider When Researching Colleges

like food....for example. :)

http://blog.quizbean.com/24-factors-to-make-your-college-decision-easier/

Not sure what you want to study? That's ok! But here's a QUICK quiz that may help narrow it down.

http://getcollegecredit.com/blog/article/which_major_is_right_for_you

*Remember, these are all for fun. They can expose you to new ideas for your college pathway for sure. But you decision should come after careful consideration and conversations with the people who know you the best! Ask lots of questions. Interview your favorite teacher on their college decision. Talk to friends and family who've gone to college. Talk to friends and family who haven't gone to college. Ask lots of questions!