| 8TH GRADE | All 8th grade planning steps are shown. College Planning steps are highlighted. |
| Counselors, teachers, parents and friends are all good sources of information. Ask them any questions you have about college, in addition to doing research on your own. | |
| Study hard! Make sure you use good study habits and keep your grades up. | Successful Study Techniques |
| Start saving for college. You might want to consider signing up for a college savings account. | College Savings Calculator |
| Start thinking about the courses you'll take in 9th grade and select a Peach State Pathway program of study. | Your Plan of Study |
| Explore career interests, then link to post-high school options including technical college, military, apprenticeship, and two-year and four-year colleges. | |
| Be aware of transitional programs planned at the local high school and middle school to help you navigate from middle school to high school. This is a critical step and you will need information to make good decisions. | |
| Find out about academic enrichment programs, including summer and weekend programs, available through your school or local colleges. | |
| Don't forget about extracurricular activities like sports, performing arts, volunteer work or other activities that interest you. | |
| Investigate Advanced Placement (AP) and other honors-level courses you can take in high school to help you prepare for college or earn college credit. Explore post-secondary credit opportunities including college, technical schools, special purpose schools, apprenticeships, and the military related to your selected career interest. | |
| Check your CRCT scores to evaluate your skills in English, math, reading and science reasoning. It's good practice. | Getting Ready for College |
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