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BigFuture
@MyBigFuture
BigFuture is a free, online resource that helps students take the right first step after high school. Powered by @Collegeboard.
Your Future, Your Way.
Joined March 2012
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    The @FAFSA opens tomorrow, October 1st! 1️⃣Get your FSA ID if you haven't already 2️⃣ Have your 2017 tax information handy 3️⃣ Fill out and complete the FAFSA as early as possible, because some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis
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    Parents, follow these 1️⃣ 4️⃣ steps that outline some of the most essential steps for your child to take during junior and senior years. ▶️ Get more resources here: parents.collegeboard.org
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    Seniors! You can start completing the @FAFSA one month from today. Make sure you complete it soon after it opens to be considered for the greatest amount of #financialaid from federal, state and college sources. Learn more about when you should apply: spr.ly/6013DIJeW
    screenshot of the 3 steps to getting financial aid
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    College admissions officers take into account more than your GPA and test scores. How character counts: spr.ly/60178F4f9
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    You can show colleges who you are beyond transcripts and test scores with a well-written #collegeessay. Follow these tips to get you started: spr.ly/6014DLXqg
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    Parents, here are action plans for when your child is in high school: ✅ For 9th Grade: spr.ly/6016E77WQ ✅ For 10th Grade: spr.ly/6017E77Wv ✅ For 11th Grade: spr.ly/6019E77Wx ✅ For 12th Grade: spr.ly/6011E77WL
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    Scholarships aren't just for academic superstars. There are lots of ways you can qualify for them. spr.ly/6014DJDbm
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    Seniors, it's time to start preparing for your college applications. ✅ Follow this checklist to make sure you're on track in September and October: spr.ly/6013EA2kL
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    #Freshmen and #Sophomores: It's never too early to start thinking about how you're paying for college. Use this checklist as a guide to start the conversation with your family: spr.ly/6017DxGXf
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    Seniors! As you're completing college applications, make sure to write thank you notes to those who took the time out to write your letters of recommendation. 👉 Get more tips here: spr.ly/6018EryVY
    GIF
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    Grades and test scores are important, but they're not the only things colleges care about! Your character and the personal qualities you can bring to a college are important too. spr.ly/6014DwCy8
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    Get a jump on applying for financial aid! All students can now complete their 2025-2026 FAFSA before the application officially launches on Dec. 1. Get started at FAFSA.gov.
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    Your school counselor is one of your best resources for advice on #collegeplanning. Here are 20 questions to help you get the conversation started💡: bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/bu…
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    Seniors, submitting the FAFSA is the most important thing you can do if you want receive financial aid. After you submit the FAFSA, don't forget to earn your entry to the ✨ $1,000 Opportunity Scholarship ✨ at cb.org/opportunity.
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