Preparing early can help you make informed decisions about your educational future.
These resources help students and families prepare for postsecondary education. Find guidance on academic preparation and course planning, learn how to complete college applications, stay on track with admissions timelines and checklists, and explore resources for parents and families helping a student plan.
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Nebraska-based guidance on getting ready for college, grade by grade.
College Board's guide to preparing for, finding, and applying to college.
A month-by-month checklist to keep seniors on track with applications and deadlines.
Try these in ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or another AI tool to help with college planning. Copy a prompt, paste it into the tool, and replace anything in [brackets] with your own details.
This lets the AI tool act as a college and career advisor and help you build a personalized roadmap.
This prompt often produces a more comprehensive college planning conversation tailored to your situation.
Answering the questions lets you add your own details, so the results fit you.
