Things You Can Do Now

Tell your teachers, family and friends that you plan to go to college.

Strengthen your reading, writing and thinking skills.

Participate in extracurricular activities, clubs, and volunteer organizations.

Find people who can help you. This may be a parent, guardian, family member, older sibling, teacher, school counselor, coach or religious leader.

Visit colleges. Attend college fairs. Imagine yourself as a college student.

Think about what you like to do and what type of careers interest you.

Find inspiration. This could be other people who have made it against the odds or this could be music that is positive and inspirational.

Hang out with friends who share your dream of college.

Create a support system to help you out. Don’t be afraid to ask for help or advice.