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  1. 2. Classes you take after or during high school, up to a Bachelor’s Degree
  2. 3. Some colleges or universities want to learn more about you and might ask for an essay where you share about your volunteer work, life experiences, or why you want to study a certain subject.
  3. 4. These tests are taken in 11th and 12th grade. These tests tell colleges how you are doing in Reading, Math and Science.
  4. 6. Assistance in paying for college! Scholarships are money you use to pay for college and DO NOT PAY BACK. Loans are money that has to be paid back. Financial aid is available for most students!
  5. 8. Your area of study is called a Major or Minor. For example, someone who wants to be an architect might major in Architecture, someone who wants to work with people might major in Sociology or Psychology.
  6. 10. The bachelor’s degree remains the standard for entry into many professional careers.It typically takes four years of full-time study to complete your bachelor's degree.In addition general education and introductory major coursework, a bachelor's degree requires additional advanced elective coursework (upper division courses) within a specific major (field of study). Examples: Computer Engineering, Sociology, Actuary Science, Mechanical Engineering, Public Policy, Human Resources,
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  1. 1. If you are the first in your family to attend college. There are programs and organizations that help student navigate the college world.
  2. 3. Volunteering, community service, jobs, internships, sports- how you spend your time outside of school tells colleges how you give back to your community. Getting involved can help you learn about your future career too!
  3. 5. also referred to as a graduate degree. Pursuing a master’s degree is a way to specialize in a particular area of study and usually requires one or two additional years of school after completing a bachelor's degree. Examples: Masters in Counseling, Masters in Education, Master in Social Work, Masters in Business Administration, Masters in Computer Science, Masters in Public Administration,
  4. 7. Classes you take after a Bachelor’s Degree up to a Master’s Degree
  5. 9. college level classes you can take in high school where you can earn college credit by passing a test at the end of the year. Your GPA and the type of classes you take in high school will show your college how well you did in high school.