Freshman Year

Overwhelmed?
Anxious?
Excited?

Well, you are in luck. A few upperclassmen wrote up some facts and tips they wish they had known when they started freshman year. That's what you'll find in this handy guide, which is yours to pocket, personalize, and rely on to navigate 9th grade and stay on track to graduation. Soak up its wisdom, use it to jot down notes and names, and keep it close by throughout the year. You'll be glad you did.

Welcome to high school! The time to start planning for college is now, while you've got some time to really explore your options.

A "to do" list, starting with elementary school, to help students prepare academically and financially for education beyond high school. Each section is split into subsections for students and parents, explaining what to do and which publications or websites might be useful to them.