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Think a bit about your future. You
might already have some ideas about what
lies ahead, or maybe you’re reading
this information to get some ideas on what
is possible. The future is, of course, uncertain,
and that can be fun—you get to be creative
in what you do and how you do it.
What is certain though: If you want a college degree, it is possible for
you to get it, regardless of your circumstances. And a college degree,
of course, requires that you successfully finish high school. |
Have you ever heard of
people going to another country for a month to learn
a new language? Many people
do that so they can quickly learn how to speak another
language, for example, Spanish. They live with a
Spanish-speaking family who will help them get used
to the language quickly. These travelers will need
to speak Spanish as soon as they arrive in the Spanish-speaking
country. That will be challenging at first. But,
over time, they will learn to communicate with the
natives and speak more easily. This can be a really
fun and exciting time.
Now, let’s say you are traveling to a new place
called “College” and will learn a new
language called “Money Skills.” To become
experienced in the language of “Money Skills” you
will need a guide in the language, just like the
student needed their Spanish-speaking family to help
them learn Spanish. This Web site will be your guide!
It will take you to your college destination. And,
along the way, help you become knowledgeable in the
language of money. In your travels, you will learn
how students who want to go to college think and
act. In a way, you’ll learn about a new culture,
too—the college culture!
Learning the college culture can be a really fun
and exciting way to get geared up to go to college,
even though you’re still in middle school.
This website is loaded with encouragement to help
you take steps toward making your college education
a reality. And it also explains how to manage your
money so you can get the things you want out of life.
Keep in mind you are about
to learn a lot of new things. If you ever feel like
you’re getting
stuck on understanding something, be sure to ask
a trusted adult for help!
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