b'3TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSGROW YOUR FUTURE PAYING FOR COLLEGE4Why College? 39 The Cost of Attending College40Financial Aid 10141The Myths and Realities of Financial AidPREPARING FOR COLLEGE 42Types of Financial Aid6Assemble Your College Prep Team 44The FAFSA7Assess Your Interests and Strengths 46Your Financial Aid Package9Be a Successful Student 49Tips to Close Your Financial Aid Gap10Get Organized 50Find Scholarships10Set Personal Goals12Create Your ResumBECOMING A COLLEGE STUDENT51Make the Right Fit DecisionSTARTING YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH 52Summer Checklist14The Right Fit52On-Campus Support16Types of Colleges and Universities 53Transition to College21Narrow Your College Search22Visit Colleges CHECKLISTS55Family Checklist APPLYING TO COLLEGE 569 thand 10 thGrade Checklist26The Components of a College Application 5711 thGrade Checklist27Standardized Tests: The SAT and ACT 5812 thGrade Checklist31Understand College Admissions Options32Finalize Your College List33Complete and Submit Your Applications RESOURCES AND PARTNERS34Schedule an Interview 60Local College Prep Programs35Write Your College Essay 61Online Resources63Our Partners in Your Success'