BACK TO SCHOOL GUIDE FOR COLLEGE PLANNING

School is back in session, and for high schoolers it’s never too early to begin preparing for what comes after graduation. The beginning of the school year is the perfect time for students to start thinking about how they want to approach planning for their future – from coursework, exploring careers, when to take the SAT or PSAT and college applications.

The College Board makes it easier for students and parents by providing clear steps they can take on this exciting journey. From AP classes and the SAT, to free, online education resources like BigFuture, there are best practices and new information both students and parents need to be aware of.

DID YOU KNOW?

• The SAT Suite is now fully digital – that includes SAT Weekend, as well as SAT School Day and the PSAT-related assessments, which are given in school, during the day.
• Students enrolled in an Advanced Placement course should let their AP teacher know they’re committed to taking the AP Exam in the spring. Regardless of score, all AP Exam scores prove a willingness to work hard and complete college-level work. Taking an AP Exam also gives students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school.
• There are free, online resources like BigFuture that help students explore careers, plan for college, and pay for college. PLUS: Students who complete steps on BigFuture can win scholarship drawings—two $40,000 scholarships or multiple $500 scholarships per month.

In this segment, College Board’s Stacey Foney shares the latest information on preparing for and taking the SAT, details on AP courses and why they’re essential, prep classes that will put students in the best position to succeed and more.

For more information please visit: collegeboard.org

MORE ABOUT STACEY FONEY:
Stacey Foney is a Director on College Board’s Counselor Community Engagement team. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology modified with History from Dartmouth College, her Master’s degree in School Counseling from the University of Georgia and her Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from the University of West Georgia. She is currently working towards her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at Mercer University. During her 21 years in high school counseling, she served as Head Counselor, Director of Guidance, and Director of High School Programs in the state of Georgia. Her passion was helping students graduate on time and pursue their postsecondary dreams, especially those who were first generation and students who were often overlooked. Stacey enjoys her work with the Counselor Community Engagement team as it allows her to support counselors in their worthy mission of helping students realize their goals.

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