■meet a variety of application deadlines on a regular basis

■apply to five (5) colleges and/or post-secondary schools—two safety schools, two target schools and two reach schools

■gain acceptance into at least two schools including a four year university

■complete both college and scholarship application trackers/checklists

■write and craft personal statements to fit the needs of a college prompt

■write one (1) general personal statement

■submit completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) (If eligible)

■research and apply for at least (2) scholarships that require an essay

■complete career inventories

■design a usable resume and compose appropriate cover letters

■compile a list of four (4) candidates to write letters of recommendation

■compile a personal fact sheet to accompany recommendation requests

■set attainable short and long term financial goals

-track personal spending and create a usable budget
-calculate a variety of interest rates and understand types of fees associated with lending
-understand the benefits and dangers of credit cards