College Prep for High School Students

That’s right, career and college go hand-in-hand in helping you reach your Dakota Dream. The first step to college exploration is career exploration. Explore your career interests to determine which college fits you best.

Explore what it takes to graduate high school in South Dakota and how the classes you take can open the door to more opportunities.

College Readiness coursework is coursework that specifically supports high school students with academic preparation so they can avoid remedial coursework in college. Find opportunities that both satisfy high school requirements and qualify you for college-level classes.

Looking to take high school classes that give you the opportunity to earn college credits? High school dual credit gives students the advantage of earning both high school and college credit at the same time, saving you time and money.

Whether it be the ACT, SAT or Accuplacer, there are different tests that may need to be taken before college depending on the school and/or career path you choose. In fact, the ACT itself is often a requirement for scholarship applications, so it is highly recommended!

Our Dakota Dreams is here to help you on the college exploration journey. Explore South Dakota colleges, learn how to find a college that fits you and soar through the college application process.

Students may apply to South Dakota’s public technical colleges and universities free of charge for two months each fall. During the free application period, you are encouraged to explore and apply to any of the public technical colleges and universities.

Whether you want to know about the cost of college, types of financial aid, how to get help completing the FAFSA or scholarship opportunities, we’re here to support you so you can reach your Dakota Dream.