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Preparing for college at any stage:

There are some steps you can take as a 9th and a 10th grader to make sure you’re on the right track for college. This list will help you navigate the college planning process.

Junior year marks a turning point. This is because for most students and families, it’s when college planning activities kick into high gear. Here are some things you can do this year to stay on track for college.

Want to know if you’re on track in the college application process?
This checklist shows you what you should be doing, and when.

If you are a adult wanting to go to college for the first time the button above gives you very important tips for what they person should start doing to plan that process. 

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