How Do I Know if I'm Ready for College?

Are you ready for College?

• • Are you interested and excited to start looking at and applying to colleges?
  • Did you enjoy high school and learning new information, even if it was not always interesting to you?
  • Do you know what type of job you will want to get after college?
  • Did you do well academically in high school?
  • Did you enjoy the hustle and bustle of a busy high school day?
  • Do you know what you would like to study in college?
  • Do you know how to self-advocate and ask for help if you need it?
  • Are you good with time management?
  • Do you feel like you can handle stress in healthy ways?
  • Do you understand the costs of college, such as tuition, room and board, books, and food?
  • Are you good at making friends?
  • Do you have a good support system at home if you need it?
  • Do you know where to find supports at college if you need them?
  • Did you enjoy the social side of high school?
  • Can you stay organized and on track with your school work?
  • Do you feel like you are independent and can handle life as a college student, such as living in a dorm, doing laundry, eating healthy, and staying active?