The four steps are:
1. Be a pain - in a good way. Find an adult to help you plan for college.
2. Push yourself. Take rigorous coursework and get involved in extracurricular activities.
3. Find the right fit. Discover schools that match your career interests and skills.
4. Put your hands on some cash. Apply for scholarships and financial aid.
Since you work directly with students in this age group, we encourage you to use the following KnowHow2GO resources and tools.
KnowHow2GONebraska Partner Playbook – provides information, tools, resources and ideas you can use to help 8th - 10th graders make college a reality.
KnowHow2GO Activities – these easy-to-coordinate activities cover each step of KnowHow2GO.
Exploring College publication – this eight-page publication guides 8th - 10th graders through the four steps. Your school received a supply in August, but you can order additional copies.
Exploring College PPT Presentation – this interactive presentation is a companion piece to the Exploring College publication.
Exploring Careers publication – this 12-page publication guides 8th - 10th graders through the 16 Career Clusters and advises students on courses to take and activities to pursue for various careers. Your school received a supply in August, but you can order additional copies.
KnowHow2GO Freshmen / Sophomore Timeline – this timeline follows the four KnowHow2GO steps to help 9th and 10th graders prepare for college.
KnowHow2GONebraska.org – besides comprehensive information about the four steps, this Web site features:
- KnowHow2GO Guided Tour – walks students through the four steps
- KnowHow2GO University – a virtual university that takes students on a campus tour
- The College Quiz – tests students' knowledge of college planning
- Find Help Near You – guides students to organizations where they can find adult guidance
- Newsletter Sign-up – Students and parents can sign up for timely emails that will keep them on track for college
For additional free resources – including bookmarks and rubber wristbands, order today.
