Once after completing you high school graduation from Weatherford Texas you must be wondering what next. Below is the answer.
Set Goals. Besides graduation,
what is the long term goal for life? Although many teens aren't quite ready to
make final decisions about the future, they should at least have a direction or
a possible goal in mind. Without a goal it's difficult to make a plan.
Make a Plan. After graduation, is
there a plan to work in the career world or go to college or tech school?
Having a plan in place helps the teen stay focused on the "to do"
list for achieving their goal.
Know the Requirements. Check your
transcripts. make sure that they have taken the appropriate courses or learned
the necessary skills for life after graduation. If the teen plans to go to
college, is there a particular class, test score, community service, G.P.A., or
experience needed before attending college or interviewing for a particular
type of position? Usually, the SAT or ACT tests are taken by the junior year,
so if they have not taken the test yet, get them to sign up for the test. If
attending a local community college, check to see if they have a placement test
that can be taken in lieu of the SAT or ACT. Most importantly, check with the
guidance department to be sure all the high school graduation requirements have
been met.
Begin to Apply. If possible,
start applying early for college. Many colleges have an early admission
deadline-take advantage of it. Go online and get the college admissionpackages. Go to the guidance office and ask for copies of the high school
transcript and review it for accuracy. Sign and pay for the necessary official
transcripts to be sent to the college. (Many times colleges require official
transcripts to be sent with an official stamp or seal.) Begin writing the
college essays, proofread them, too. Better yet, ask some people with great
writing skills to proofread them. Ask favorite teachers for letters of
recommendation.
Start budgeting. Teens often have
lofty goals after high school that can be quite expensive. If possible, get a
part-time job and start saving money. Not only can life after college be
expensive, but senior year can be quite pricey, too, with senior pictures,
senior trips, class ring, prom, invitations, graduation parties, etc. Think
about it on the outset and start planning. Start applying for scholarships or
financial aid. If your state offers college programs, be sure to apply for
those opportunities. Check into how to begin using and applying the pre-paid
college plans that have been invested for all these years.