Download and print this list to keep track of the tasks you’ve finished.
TAKES 5-10 MINUTES TO COMPLETE
Complete the Work Values inventory to discover what kind of work environment and office culture will best match up with your personal values.
Learn about how you can start earning micro-scholarships from colleges (as early as 9th grade) by cataloging your high school achievements.
Check out scholarship opportunities offered by the Idaho State Board of Education and figure out which one (or more) you’re eligible to apply for.
Create a FAFSA ID so you can electronically sign and submit your financial aid application when it’s complete.
Watch a video to help you think about how you’ll manage money in the future.
Look at the Next Steps calendar and find a college or career exploration event you might want to attend. Put it in your phone calendar and invite your family to join you.
Sign up to get connected with a college recruiter at the Idaho college that interests you.
Read up on the direct admissions letter from the Idaho State Board of Education and Idaho’s colleges and universities.
Consider the questions you might want to ask your counselor.
TAKES 10-15 MINUTES TO COMPLETE
Visit your new Next Steps (grade-level specific) learning plans. Pick one career or college exploration activity to complete.
Take the Future Findr quiz to learn how your skills and interests might translate to a career.
Take the Learning Styles Survey to find out how you learn best. The results can help you study more productively.
Submit a college application to one or more Idaho colleges and universities.
Apply for the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship.
Learn about college costs and your options for paying for college.
Review the page for your grade-level on the Next Steps website. Download the checklist to see what else you might want to do to stay on track.
Search for apprenticeship opportunities in your area.
Learn about Career & Technical Education. Find out if there’s a program that interests you.
Have you asked yourself, “How do I decide what to do after high school?” If so, review this advice on the Next Steps website.
Search careers that interest you. Learn about the training you’ll need, understand earning potential and find job openings in Idaho.
Beef up your resume and/or scholarship applications. Find one volunteer opportunity in your area that might be of interest to you.
Think you know all the college/career vocabulary words? Take a look at this list and quiz your friends to master the lingo.
Consider the military and if it might be a good fit for you by learning about the careers and training available.
Review your course plan/transcript and Idaho’s graduation requirements to double-check that you’re on course to graduate on time.
Locate your EDUID# by talking to your counselor (you need this to apply to college using the Next Steps website).
TAKES 20+ MINUTES TO COMPLETE
Check out Khan Academy and how their free resources can help you study for the SAT.
Read these cover letter writing tips. Start thinking about how you might turn your experience into a story that will make future employers want to meet you.
Explore your college options in Idaho using the Next Steps Colleges Directory. Pick two schools you might be interested in attending.
Talk to your counselor about what you are planning for your future. Use our guide as a starting point.