Plan for Life After High School

Answer questions about location, price, majors, and more to narrow down a list of ideal colleges to apply to.

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    Stay On Track This School Year

    Use the checklist to keep track of key steps to complete this school year as you plan for life after high school.

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    9th Grade

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    11th Grade

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    12th Grade

    Enter to Win $40,000 and $500 Scholarships

    No essay, no minimum GPA or test score, or citizenship requirements. Just follow the steps for chances to win. The more steps you complete and the earlier you start, the more chances you have to win!

    How to Qualify

    Earn entries in monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships by completing the six qualifying steps on BigFuture. If you don’t win, your entry rolls over for the next month. To enter without creating an account see official rules.

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    Increase Your Chances to Win

    Students whose families earn less than $60,000 a year have more chances to earn scholarships.

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    Meet our $40,000 Winners

    See who already won a $40,000 BigFuture® Scholarship for college!

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    How to Plan for College

    Watch this video to see what we have to offer you to help you plan for any type of college.

    Get the Basics About College

    There are thousands of types of colleges out there. Start here to get guidance to help you plan.

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    Convert Your GPA to a 4.0 Scale

    Colleges report GPA (grade point average) on a 4.0 scale. See how to calculate your GPA and convert your grades to the 4.0 scale.

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    Types of Colleges

    Colleges offer various programs to serve students with different needs and goals. Learning about the types of colleges will help you find the best choices for you.

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    Why College Is Important

    Considering the pros and cons of going to college? Learn reasons why college is worth it for career growth and future financial opportunities.

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    What to Major In

    It's OK if you don't know what to major in! There are so many options, so let us help you navigate them.

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