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It can be difficult thinking about college and majors. The best place is to explore your interests! Knowing how to turn your interests into careers will help set you up for success on your educational journey! Watch this video to learn how you can use College Board's Big Futures to explore careers!

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Now that you've explored your interests, pursue the college suited for you! Watch this video to learn how you can use College Board's Big Futures to explore colleges!

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The FAFSA is the key to unlocking potential financial aid opportunities to help you pay for college. Watch this video from the Federal Student Aid to learn more about the FAFSA and how to apply!

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Undocumented students in California can still have hope in getting help to pay for their higher education through the California Dream Act. Learn how to fill out the CADAA with this video from the California Student Aid Commission.

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Check out this step-by-step video to help you fill out the FAFSA. Need more help? Let's connect in class!

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how to fill out the FAFSA and maximize aid (step-by-step guide)

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Students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and communities of color often have a hard time completing college. This research brief outlines the problems in college persistence and discusses what K-12 and Higher Education institutions can do to support college persistence.

As a student, understanding the difficulties of higher education is important and in the next lesson, we will discuss how you can use your identity and lived experiences to succeed!

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As you dive into this article, think about how you can leverage your culture in the college environment!

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They say it takes a village to support a child, so build your circle of support at college! Look into your college's campus organizations and programs, and get involved. Make new friends and connect with your educators! Here are some tips to help break the ice!

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Networking and building relationships are crucial skills in today’s world, both in our personal and professional lives. Building strong relationships with others can help us in many ways, from finding new job opportunities to gaining valuable insights and advice.

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Living on campus or attending college can be difficult, but there are resources to make your life easier!

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Knowing your interests will help you match them with a major. Fall in love with studying something you love!

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A major is a specific subject area that students specialize in. Typically, between one-third and one-half of the courses you'll take in college will be in your major or related to it.