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Start with you: Make lists of your abilities, preferences, and personal qualities. List things you may want to study and do in college.

Jumpstart your college planning by reading about majors and careers.

Use College Search to find colleges with the right characteristics.

While high school graduation is a major achievement, it’s only the first step in competing in today’s job market. Employers are looking for people with advanced education — associate, bachelor, or master’s degrees. Now is the best time to start thinking about improving your knowledge and skills after high school. Why?
Advanced education makes it easier to find jobs
Employers pay more for people who have an advanced education
Individuals with a college education experience fewer incidents of unemployment
College graduates earn more money in their lifetime
Some careers require college education (Nursing, Pharmacist, Engineer, …

Preparing to Come to Canada
For international students, Canada offers an education system of outstanding quality and academic degrees that are internationally recognized. With some careful planning and research on issues like academic programs, eligibility and funding, earning a Canadian degree can become a reality.
Canada welcomes more than 130,000 international students every year. Foreign-student enrollment was up more than 15 percent across the country in 2003, with many provinces showing jumps of 20 percent or greater. Achieving diversity within the student population turns Canadian lecture halls into places for sharing a …

Terminology and Words to Know
Part I. The Application Process
FAFSA—Free Application for Federal Student Aid. A detailed form that is the first step in applying for federal aid, offered by the U.S. Department of Education. The FAFSA is available from colleges, high school guidance counselors, public libraries, and on the Internet. Only one FAFSA needs to be completed each year, even if you are considering several different colleges. You may be able to use the FAFSA to apply for state and college aid as well. Contact your state agency and financial …