Going to college is one of the best decisions you make in life. In today’s times one must be educated, skilled or trained. We encourage you to get your Bachelors Degree, and as we look at where we are today, a Bachelors Degree is sometimes not enough. So we encourage you to strive for your Masters Degree and Doctorate Degree if at all possible. NCRF/The College Expo will do all we can to help you succeed. Remember, “no one can take your degree from you”. A college degree gives you a great foundation. It teaches you discipline, great organizational skills, business acumen, and builds long lasting relationships. Start planning early. You can apply for scholarships as early as 6th grade. The following is a “roadmap” for success as you prepare for college.

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CHECKLIST/BUILDING BLOCKS FOR SUCCESS

7^th Grade

• Tell your parents and school guidance counselor that you plan on going to college. Ask them to help you prepare.

• Take challenging classes in English, Math, Science, History, etc.

• Strive to maintain an “A” or “B” average all through school, especially the college prep courses.

• Get into the reading habit and ask your teachers to recommend books. Start to study with a group of friends (create a study group).

• Work with an Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP), Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA), or other academic program representative.

• Volunteer for a community service organization

• Apply for scholarships

8^th Grade

• Continue to participate in EAOP, MESA or other academic enrichment programs at all grade levels.

• Continue to participate in study groups and read, read, read.

• Ask your counselor or program representative about Summer Academic Enrichment Programs.

• Talk pre-algebra or algebra.

• Make sure your 9^th grade schedule includes algebra or more advanced math and/or foreign language classes.

• Take the American College Test (ACT). www.act.org

• Explore preparation program or the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) for practice. www.collegeboard.com

• It is extremely import to work with your counselor or program representative so they can help interpret your scores.

• Volunteer for a community service organization

• Apply for scholarships for college