College Planning and Readiness

Parents: Find out how you can help your child prepare for college, explore majors and careers, pay for college, and more with the college board's easy-to-follow action plans.

 

 

 

College can be affordable. Many students use financial aid and other resources to cover college costs. Learn more about financial aid, scholarships, saving for college, and other ways to make sure college isn't a financial burden to you and your child.

 

 

 

There are some steps you can take as a ninth- and 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. When you complete steps marked with * you may be eligible for College Board Opportunity Scholarships. Learn more at: cb.org/opportunity.