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					 			      	12 Surprising Items for Your College Packing List - Real Simple
					 			      	 
 So, what are the strong reasons for going to grad school? According to Howard Greene's book, "Making It Into A Top Graduate School", seeking a graduate degree is a legitimate pursuit for these reasons. http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/family/kids-parenting/college-packing-list
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					 			      	10 Ways To Jumpstart College Planning - Scholarships
					 			      	 
 It's easy to get overwhelmed when thinking about college. You need to figure out ways to make yourself a more desirable college applicant, study effectively for those standardized tests looming in the near future and come up with an action plan that will determine where you'll be applying to, and how you'll pay for it. https://www.scholarships.com/resources/college-prep/preparing-for-college/10-ways-to-jumpstart-college-planning
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					 			      	Checklists for Academic and Financial Preparation - Student Aid
					 			      	 
 Whether you're a student or parent, years away from college or just about to start, the U.S. Department of Education has checklists to help you get ready. https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/prepare-for-college/checklists
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					 			      	Home of All Your College Preparation Needs - College Prep
					 			      	 
 Homepage of CollegePrep-101.  Home of all your college preparation needs.  Helping students prepare for and succeed in college. http://www.collegeprep101.com
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					 			      	10 Ways to Prepare for Your Freshman Year of College - US News
					 			      	 
 Follow these steps to make sure you're ready when classes begin. http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/slideshows/10-ways-to-prepare-for-your-freshman-year-of-college
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					 			      	Preparing Students for College - Professionals
					 			      	 
 Over four years of high school, students will have many teachers, activity leaders, coaches, and role models. However, as a school counselor, you are the one person who sees the entire picture of a student's high school career, and who can bring all the information together. https://professionals.collegeboard.org/guidance/prepare
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					 			      	Prepare for College - Federal Student Aid
					 			      	 
 Need help getting ready for college or career school? The U.S. Department of Education will walk you through the key steps in preparing and paying for college, and will provide free resources that can help you along the way. https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/prepare-for-college
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					 			      	CollegePrepGenius
					 			      	 
 Learn how to prepare and save money for college http://collegeprepgenius.com
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					 			      	'No Excuses' Kids Go to College - Education Next
					 			      	 
 Will high-flying charters see their low-income students graduate? http://educationnext.org/no-excuses-kids-go-to-college/
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					 			      	4 Steps For College Prep - KnowHow
					 			      	 
 Young people in all socioeconomic groups have college aspirations. In fact, eight out of 10 expect to attain a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the U.S. Department of Education http://knowhow2go.acenet.edu
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					 			      	Planning and Preparing for College - GoCollege
					 			      	 
 It is never to early to begin college preparation. http://www.gocollege.com/admissions/preparing/
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					 			      	College Planning Checklist - ACT Student
					 			      	 
 A Student Site for ACT Test Takers http://www.act.org/content/act/en/education-and-career-planning/college-planning.html