
NEXT STEPS
COMING SOON:
Taking the Next Steps
After students dream big about their postsecondary future selves, they’ll need to make actionable plans to see those dreams become a reality. To augment traditional supports provided by high school guidance teams, we are gathering resources on this topic specifically and vetting them for use with students of color.
FOR EDUCATORS GUIDING CONVERSATIONS:
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Diversity & Inclusion:
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Mentorship of Students
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Supporting College Access for Marginalized Students
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TBD
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Discussing/Teaching Race and Disparity
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Discussing/Teaching Grit and Obstacles
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FOR STUDENTS
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Black and Brown Futures:
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Financial Aid: Basics
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Exam Preparation
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Filling out college applications
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Applying for scholarships
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Academic Supports
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Career Exploration
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Mentorship Programs
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Alternatives to College
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HBCU Resources
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Personality assessments
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Interest inventories
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Family Planning
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Financial Literacy / Financial Stability
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Having conversations with your family about the future
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Overcoming obstacles
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Racial Disparity and Discrimination
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TBD
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WAIT!
For Black and Latinx adolescents engaged in college and career readiness activities, the first and often-overlooked step is to imagine their future boldly and without limits, conceptualizing how their college and career goals will lead to a life they desire. Be sure to start with our lesson plans and supporting materials to facilitate these imaginative discussions, before jumping to these next-step resources, which focus on action steps and future planning.