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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:

  • Diversity & Inclusion:

    • TBD

  • Mentorship of Students

    • TBD

  • Supporting College Access for Marginalized Students

    • TBD

  • Discussing/Teaching Race and Disparity

    • TBD

  • Discussing/Teaching Grit and Obstacles

    • TBD

 

FOR STUDENTS

  • Black and Brown Futures:

  • Financial Aid: Basics

    • TBD

  • Exam Preparation

    • TBD

  • Filling out college applications

    • TBD

  • Applying for scholarships

    • TBD

  • Academic Supports

    • TBD

  • Career Exploration

    • TBD

  • Mentorship Programs

    • TBD

  • Alternatives to College

    • TBD

  • HBCU Resources

    • TBD

  • Personality assessments

    • TBD

  • Interest inventories

    • TBD

  • Family Planning

    • TBD

  • Financial Literacy / Financial Stability

    • TBD

  • Having conversations with your family about the future

    • TBD

  • Overcoming obstacles

    • TBD

  • Racial Disparity and Discrimination

    • TBD

 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.

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