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How to Make a College Plan

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Log on and create learner accounts on the Big Future website, then let the instructional activity begin! Pupils log onto the website to explore college options. They use the tools provided to create a step-by-step college plan. This will help relieve pre-college jitters while making a college education more accessible.

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colleges and universities, college preparation, future planning, life skills

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college, college readiness, life skills, future planning, personal planning, college and career readiness
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8th - 12th
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Career & Technical Education
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