Plan: Is college the right choice for me?
Prepare: What can I do to get ready for college?
Pay: How will I pay for college?



Preparing for College

How to Get "College-Ready"

Teenage boy smiling at a laptop

It's never too early to start preparing for college. Whether you're a parent looking for college preparation tips for your young child, a middle or high school school student, or an adult interested in going to college, we have information that can help you along the way.

To get started, click the box that describes you best.

            High School Student  Middle School Student
          helping helping their children prepare for college  Preparing for college as an adult











Helpful tools

PDF of ACE Graduation Requirements opens in a new tab
College Preparatory Curriculum
PDF of Tracking My Classes and Achievements opens in a new tab
Tracking My Classes and Achievements
PDf of Making the Most of Campus Visits opens in a new tab
Making the Most of Campus Visits
PDF of Your Transition to College opens in a new tab
Your Transition to College