251.Unstack the Odds--GO TO COLLEGE:TO-DOs

Unstack the Odds: Help All Kids Access College—and Graduate!

by
Joe Rottenborn
Executive Director, Mahoning Valley College Access Program (MVCAP)

19. GO TO COLLEGE: TO-DOs

137. Before focusing on college, finish senior year well: work hard through the last day of classes, turn in your assignments, & pass all tests and exams.

138. Before focusing on college, finish your senior year well: turn in all textbooks, pay any fines owed, & thank your teachers & administrators.

139. Your college will want a final transcript from your high school; therefore, make certain you have met all obligations--academic & financial.

140. If you question whether you should go to college, others also wonder; click this article on our blog: http://mvcap.blogspot.com/2010/05/75-is-college-degree-essential.html

141. You may have to take remedial coursework in college; for info, click our blog: http://mvcap.blogspot.com/2010/05/74-remedial-coursework.html

142. Is college necessary? For some info, click this link to our MVCAP blog: http://mvcap.blogspot.com/2010/05/77-do-you-need-to-go-to-college.html

143. If you wonder what % of various groups goes to college & earns a degree, click this link to our MVCAP blog: http://mvcap.blogspot.com/2010/05/76-higher-education-data.html

144. See a "to-do" list before starting college at this link on our blog: http://mvcap.blogspot.com/2010/05/72-to-do-list-before-leaving-for.html

145. See what to take to college as a freshman at this link to our MVCAP blog: http://mvcap.blogspot.com/2010/05/82-what-to-take-to-college.html

146. You may be able to save money on many items you'll need for your college dorm room by picking them up this summer at yard & garage sales!

147. For a funny, informative, first-hand student view of college, access the KnowHow2GOOhio blog at http://knowhow2goohio.wordpress.com/

148. Remember: the point of college isn't just going--it's to graduate. You can go to college--and graduate! Best of luck to you now & always.