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    Topics by Grade & Month (Click a Topic to Download):

    Grade 7

    September

    Welcome To Middle School

    October

    College Bound Scholarship

    November

    Keeping Your Options Open

    December

    Grit & Attitude

    January

    The Cost of College

    February

    Friends Matter

    March

    Preparing for High School

    April

    Extracurricular Activities

    May

    Career Exploration

    Summer

    Summer Camps

    Grade 8

    September

    Benefits of College

    October

    Create a High School and Beyond Plan

    November

    Study Skills and Homework Help

    December

    Understanding College Costs

    January

    Mentoring

    February

    Growth Mindset

    March

    Right Classes for High School

    April

    Staying on Track

    May

    Careers & Majors

    Summer

    9th Grade Transition

    Grade 9

    September

    Why go to College

    October

    9th Grade Matters

    November

    Campus Visits

    December

    Grades Matter

    January

    Financial Aid Basics

    February

    Attendance Matters

    March

    What it Takes to Graduate from High School

    April

    Extracurricular Activities Matter

    May

    Majors 101

    Summer

    Summer Slide

    Grade 10

    September

    Dual Credit

    October

    Study Habits and Test Prep

    November

    College & Career Pathways

    December

    Career Exploration

    January

    Paying for College

    February

    College Applications: Essays & Interviews

    March

    Getting Back on Track

    April

    Visiting a College

    May

    Self-Doubt & Confidence

    Summer

    Summer Jobs

    Grade 11

    September

    Entrance Exams

    October

    College Admission Requirements

    November

    College "Fit"

    December

    High School and Beyond Plan & Resumes

    January

    How to Apply for Financial Aid

    February

    Scholarships

    March

    Test Preparation

    April

    Campus Visits

    May

    Narrowing Down College Options

    Summer

    What to do Over Summer

    Grade 12

    September

    Senior Year: Get Organized

    October

    Senior Year: Get Organized

    November

    Resources & Support Services in College

    December

    Resources & Support Services in College

    January

    Searching for Scholarships

    February

    Searching for Scholarships

    March

    What Happens After You Complete the FAFSA

    April

    Making a Decision

    May

    Next Steps

    Summer

    Transition to College

    First-Year Post-High School

    A Family Guide: Supporting Your Child After High School

    Make Your College Plans a Reality