PSAT and College Planning

As we approach the PSAT administration on Wednesday, 22 OCT 2025, now is a good time to speak about options after high school. College Board's Big Future Guide to College Planning provides detailed information about:

• College: What It's All About and Why It Matters
• Quick Guide: Your College Degree Options
• Types of Colleges
• Benefits of Investing in a College Degree
• High School Classes Colleges Look For
• Apply to College

Keep track of upcoming key steps to take during each grade of high school to help plan for college and career by exploring out the planning checklists to make sure your child is ready and has a solid plan for their next steps before graduation:

• 9th grade
• 10th grade
• 11th grade
• 12th grade

Students can register with Big Future to set up a personalized dashboard to track and complete monthly preparation steps while also earn entries for $500 and $40,000 scholarships from College Board.  When setting up the account, students can invite parents via email for monthly updates in the college planning process.

If you have any questions about how to prepare your child for high school and college expectations, what supports we can provide your child in the college application process, and how to fund college, please contact Leigh.Taylor@dodea.edu to set up a family appointment or respond to this email.