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College Planning, Grade by Grade
What to focus on in each year of high school so college applications do not become a last-minute scramble.
About 6 min read
Includes a link to College Navigator (NCES)
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College Planning
College preparation by grade level, admissions basics, community college and university pathways, financial aid, and application preparation.
Learn → Talk → Act · 4 resources
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College Planning, Grade by Grade
What actually needs to happen in 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade — and what can wait.
About 6 min read
Includes a link to College Navigator (NCES)
- Find HelpYouth / Young AdultOutside Caregiver
Federal Student Aid: How the Application Works
A plain-language orientation to the federal financial-aid application and the official site to use.
About 5 min read
Includes a link to Federal Student Aid (U.S. Department of Education)
- TalkYouth / Young AdultOutside Caregiver
Questions to Ask a College Before You Commit
Ten questions that reveal whether a campus will actually support a justice-impacted student.
About 4 min read
Includes a link to Federal Student Aid
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Supporting academic progress, school communication, attendance, accommodations, and important school conversations.
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Apprenticeships, skilled trades, credential programs, workforce programs, internships, resume preparation, and career exploration.
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