As teachers and counselors, you won't find a more important teaching opportunity than helping students prepare for college. It's a process in which students not only take challenging academic subjects, but also learn about planning, organizing and goal setting.

Perhaps equally important, the process of getting ready for college encourages students to make self-assessments of their interests as well as their strengths and weaknesses. The process is a personal journey and it provides students with an opportunity to sharpen their decision-making skills.

This section will help you:

• Discuss higher education concepts with students of all ages
• Teach students how to identify a college that's right for them
• Identify higher education-related activities for students in every grade