This is an action plan with suggestions to help you stay on track for college. 

• Meet with your guidance counselor to ensure you are enrolled in college track courses

• Establish goals for the year. Examples:

  • Academic

  • Social

  • Extra-curricular

  • Outside of school

  • New Interests

  • Mastering existing interests

• Emphasize strengthening Language Arts and Algebra I-II skills

• Prioritize how you want to become involved in the school (clubs, student government, sports, music, etc.)

• Volunteer for local activities to become a part of your community

• Keep focused on doing well in classes and seek extra help when needed

• Meet with your Guidance Counselor to select courses and establish goals for Sophomore year

• Create a broad college search plan and make a list of colleges to which you want to apply

• Establish a summer plan, like:

  • A summer enrichment program at a local tribal college or university

  • A paying job

  • An internship or apprenticeship

• Talk with your parents/guardian about some college goals and funding options.

  • Assessing assets and savings

  • Research scholarships, grants, and loans