Adapted from Learnmore.org’s “need to know” web resource

Push Yourself

• Set up an appointment with your ETS high school counselor to complete an interest assessment, receive Skillstutor access and find out about upcoming ETS activities/workshops.
• Complete your electronic portfolio (e profile) online for FREE.
• Focus on your classes and stay on top of homework assignments – important skills you’ll need for success in high school and college. Contact the Rose-Hulman Homework Hotline (1-877-ASK-ROSE) or visit Homework Help for additional resources.
• Take a learning styles assessment to better understand the best ways for you to learn new information.
• Review Core 40 requirements, and set a goal of completing Core 40 with Academic Honors or Core 40 with Technical Honors
  • Plan to take the classes next year that must be completed before you can enroll in advanced courses like Advanced Placement, dual credit and International Baccalaureate.
  • Use your electives to explore possible careers.

Find the Right Fit

• Explore careers.
  • Complete a career interest inventory.
  • Try job shadowing or even an internship.
• Get involved!
  • Join clubs, play sports, explore the arts and volunteer – great ways to expand your career interests and prepare for future scholarship opportunities.
  • Remember to keep a list of your involvement as well as any awards or recognitions you receive in your career and course planner.
• Start thinking about college now.
  • Explore Indiana’s public universities and private colleges.
  • Visit a college fair in your area.

Put Your Hands on Some Cash

• Do the Ready for the Real World activity to test your financial savvy.
• Complete Making it Count to determine a sound strategy for college financial planning.
• If you don’t have one, request your Social Security number by visiting Social Security Online or by calling 1-800-772-1213 – you’ll need it for financial aid and job applications.
• Try to save some money. College is a great investment in your future!

Be a pain, in a good way – Find Someone To Help

• Discuss your future plans with your ETS counselor, family, and other adults.
• Get to know your ETS and high school guidance counselors. These skilled individuals can provide you with career and college advice and help you stay on track toward achieving your goals.
• Bookmark the Educational Talent Search home page to your internet favorites and create a shortcut on your desktop
• Bookmark www.learnmoreindiana.org and add 1-800-992-2076 to your speed dial for answers on how to get to college.