What to Do

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.