11th Grade
It's not too late to participate in Dual Enrollment and take some college-level coursework to earn credit towards both high school and college graduation. - Now is the time to really focus on your college research. You can look for colleges within Georgia as well as conduct a national college search. Put together a list of your top choices and share with others to determine what’s best for you.
- Check your HOPE GPA to see if you are tracking to be eligible for the HOPE Scholarship.
- Continue your campus tours online or in person. You want to be narrowing down your list of potential colleges. Begin to accumulate information about various colleges, universities and technical schools.
- Complete self-assessments and decide what you may want to study. Let that help you narrow down your list of potential colleges and be sure to include one or two “backup” schools to apply to that you know you won’t have any problem getting into.
- Calculate your potential college costs and estimate your federal student aid eligibility.
- Keep your parents or trusted adults in the loop! Share your future goals with them, ask for advice and see if their employers offer any financial aid benefits you can use.
