Wichita State University's checklist to kick-start your future

Middle School

  • Explore interests that you're considering for a career
  • Ask a teacher how you can improve or maintain your grades in challenging classes
  • Start using a planner to build organizational skills
  • Join school clubs and activities
  • Volunteer for community-based organizations

High School

  • Take a career test to find college majors with your interests
  • See if your school has job shadowing opportunities
  • Visit your college career center for college search tips and scholarship information
  • Take honors or advanced courses to earn college credit
  • Get a head start, take the ACT or SAT during your sophomore year