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You want to go to college, but…
High school Tests Applications Financial aid
Education = $$$Degree
AttainedMean
EarningsIncrease in Salary vs.
H.S. DiplomaH.S. Dropout $23,500 N/A
H.S. Diploma $33,400 N/A
Some College, no degree $39,600 19%
Associate Degree $43,400 30%
Bachelor’s Degree $64,100 92%
Master’s Degree $78,200 134%Source: US Census Bureau, March 2015
Education Opens the Door to a World of Opportunity
What Should Sophomores Do to Prepare?
AP classes GPA Requirements PSAT or PLAN
Juniors
AP and honors classes SAT or ACT Colleges Extracurricular
activities
Seniors
SAT or ACT Visit colleges Apply Financial aid Grades
ACT and SAT
College entrance exams Required by
most colleges
ACT or SAT?
RequirementsWhat are your test-taking strengths?
The ACT
ACT EnglishMath Reading Science Optional
writing test
The SAT SATWriting and
LanguageMath Critical reading Optional Essay Subject tests