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Postsecondary Education Planning Checklists for Youth

Last updated Jun 5, 2023

These checklists offer step-by-step support to help youth become college and career bound.

(Spanish version is coming soon.)

  • 9th-11th Grade Checklist

  • 12th Grade Checklist for Students Applying to a Community College, Including Career and Technical Education

  • 12th Grade Checklist for Students Applying to a Four-Year College or University

  • Tips for Registering and Succeeding in College Classes

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view the complete list of postsecondary education planning resources

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