When beginning to think about how we support students through the academic planning process, it’s important that students understand the necessity of learning and exploring key self and college knowledge to build a set of skills and abilities for informed decision making.

We discuss how incorporating the 8 Strengths of College and Career Readiness with the 4 critical factors helps students make the most of their high school experience and prepare them for college. The 4 critical factors are the You Factor, Academic Factor, Career Factor, and Financial Factor.