7th grade
Learn which careers match your interests and how to set yourself up for success in high school.
Fall
Fall is the perfect time to discover how your interests relate to a career. Getting involved in activities and clubs at school can help you explore those interests further..
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Discover your interests
Take the interests quizTake a quiz to help you find out what interests you and how those interests relate to a career cluster.
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Get involved
Learn about extracurricularsBuild skills in and outside the classroom by participating in activities and clubs.
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Learn how to pay for college
Explore types of financial aidResearch financial aid, scholarships, loans, and other ways to pay for college.
Spring
In the spring, start tracking your activities and accomplishments by building your resume. Your counselor can help you build a plan and find classes that fit your interests to set you up for success in the future.
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Discover new careers
Play the MiddleGalaxy Career gameUse online tools to learn about different careers. Talk to your friends and family about what jobs they have.
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Build your resume
Update your profileCreate a profile, keep it updated with activities and extracurriculars. Track your accomplishments over time.
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Meet with your counselor
Discover how to earn college creditAsk your counselor about earning college credit in middle school.
Summer
Even though school's out for the year, you can still make progress by finding an endorsement that fits your interests and goals.
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Choose a high school endorsement
Explore endorsementsLearn about your endorsement options and choose one that matches your interests and goals.
Next: 8th grade
<p>Once you complete your checklist for 7th grade, learn about what tasks are coming up in 8th grade.</p>