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Get started preparing for college early. Below are steps you can take to prepare each year leading up to college, starting as early as 7th grade!

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8TH GRADE

Continue to participate in EAOP, MESA or other academic enrichment programs at all grade levels.

Continue to participate in study groups and read, read, read.

Ask your counselor or program representative about Summer Academic Enrichment Programs.

Talk pre-algebra or algebra.

Make sure your 9th grade schedule includes algebra or more advanced math and/or foreign language classes.

Take the American College Test (ACT) for fun. No need to select colleges to send your scores to, just wait until you have the scores you want to send.

It is extremely important to work with your counselor or program representative so they can help interpret your scores.

Volunteer for a community service organization to add to your community service hours. This helps with scholarships.

Apply for college scholarships. Check out our Scholarships page: https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/resources/scholarships