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You want to go to college, but…

High school Tests Applications Financial aid

Education = $$$Degree

AttainedMean

EarningsIncrease in Salary vs.

H.S. DiplomaH.S. Dropout $23,500 N/A

H.S. Diploma $33,400 N/A

Some College, no degree $39,600 19%

Associate Degree $43,400 30%

Bachelor’s Degree $64,100 92%

Master’s Degree $78,200 134%Source: US Census Bureau, March 2015

Education Opens the Door to a World of Opportunity

What Should Sophomores Do to Prepare?

AP classes GPA Requirements PSAT or PLAN

Juniors

AP and honors classes SAT or ACT Colleges Extracurricular

activities

Seniors

SAT or ACT Visit colleges Apply Financial aid Grades

ACT and SAT

College entrance exams Required by

most colleges

ACT or SAT?

RequirementsWhat are your test-taking strengths?

The ACT

ACT EnglishMath Reading Science Optional

writing test

The SAT SATWriting and

LanguageMath Critical reading Optional Essay Subject tests