2. Embrace Learning  Ask your parents, teachers, or counselors for help  Explore what interests you  Have a quiet place to study  Create a routine for studying  Think about after graduation & set goals for the future  Know that college is possible

3. Take the Right Steps  Challenge yourself to get good grades—even if others don’t think it’s ‘cool’  Push yourself to take more math and science classes  Read as much as you can  Take classes beyond the minimum required; try honors, AP, and even college courses

4. Use Resources  School counselors can help you and your parents with Choosing classes Explaining college options Applying for financial aid  Research financial aid opportunities  Explore pre-college programs or summer programs  Consider TRiO, Upward Bound

5.  Take school seriously; make school a priority  Take the right steps to get into college  Take advantage of available resources