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GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE
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If you've made the choice to go on to college, it is never too early to start planning. Taking tough courses, getting good grades, and planning early are important steps to preparing your path to college.

New Visions College Planning Guide
It’s never too early for a student to start thinking about what they are going to do after high school. The earlier they begin preparing for college and their dream career, the easier it will be for them to achieve their goals. A new college planning guide from Citigroup, News Corporation, and New Visions, a local education fund, include tips and tools for students and families to use in plotting their path toward a college education. This easy-to-read guide contains year-by-year checklists, timelines, myth debunkers, and other resources that can help inform and inspire families in navigating the college admissions and financial aid process.

Download the guide here.

Math help - Need help with math homework? Start here:

A+ Math - This web site was developed to help students improve their math skills.
Math.com - This site is dedicated to providing new ways for students, parents, teachers, and everyone to learn math.

Science sites - cool online experiments and info on the world of science.

OMSI online science - The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry has some awesome online resources. Definitely a site not to miss!
Starchild - This website is a learning center for young astronomers.

English - Sites that will help you with vocabulary, grammar, and writing great essays.

Fact Monster - Full of great homework help on lots of topics including English.
SAT Preparation - Prepare for the vocabulary section of the new SAT exam, or just improve your English.

Grade specific planning/checklists Checklists adapted from the South Eugene Career Center. These checklists provide specific activities that your student should be participating in during each year of high school:

Junior Year ( PDF )
Senior Year ( PDF )
Timetable for college planning ( PDF )
Which college admissions test should I take? ( PDF )


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