1. Plan Now for College For 8 th and 9 th Grade Students in Goose Creek CISD

2. Isn’t it too early? Career Exploration Class Placement (Pre AP) High School Credit Classes Rigorous Study Good Study Habits & Organization Four-Year Plan Credit by Examination Initial Research on Admissions Grades Test Scores Community Service Leadership & Extracurricular Involvement

3. Finding the “Right” College for You Size Courses of Study Location Cost/Scholarships Private/Public Admission Requirements Facilities Social Settings Athletic Programs Extracurricular Programs Religious Affiliation

4. Types of Colleges: Tech / Trade Schools Tech / Trade Schools Cosmetology Auto Mechanic Refinery Dental Assistant Culinary Truck-Driving Computer Programmer Massage Therapy

5. Types of Colleges: Community Colleges San Jacinto Community College Lee College

6. Types of Colleges: University In or Out of State Public / Private Highlighted: Texas A&MTexas A&M

7. Earning College Credits in High School Tech Prep AP CLEP Dual Credit

8. Tech Prep Programs in Goose Creek Lee College Accounting Administrative Procedures Business Image Management and Multimedia Business Computer Programming Business computer Information Systems Business Support Systems Computer Aided Drafting Computer Maintenance Technology Computer Science Health Science Technology Marketing Dynamics Media Technology Trade and Industrial Career Prep Welding San Jacinto College Auto Collision Automotive Technology Business Computer Information Systems Early Childhood Professionals Ready, Set, Teach!

9. Review Not too early! Explore Careers Plan High School Classes Decide what you want in a school Research schools Tech / Trade Community University Find out what you need to do to get in Earn credits early Set goals Ask for help Oh, the Places You’ll Go!