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Post-secondary Planning

It is never too early to begin planning, both academically and financially, for life after high school.  All students should graduate high school with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to navigate and succeed in the postsecondary education or training necessary for their chosen career.

Whether a student wants to go to college or get a job after graduation, getting the best possible foundation is essential.  Even if students don’t know what they want to do after high school, taking the right courses now will allow them to follow any path they choose later on.

Although earning a college degree, technical certification, or professional license requires a great deal of time, effort, and planning, it also provides knowledge, experiences, and options that will last a lifetime.


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For more College and Career Information check out the WCPS Counseling and WCPS Career Technology websites.