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Find out what you should be doing for each year of high school to improve your chances of getting into the college of your choice and make the application process easier.

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Prepare for College Early
Plan a Career
Find the College That's Right for You
Take the Necessary Assessment Tests
Visit the Colleges of Your Choice
Discover Your Payment Options

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Linda Doty, M.S.W., R.N., Research Social Worker, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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Meet a real Social Worker, Mental Health and Substance Abuse:

Linda Doty

"If you are a recent high school graduate, it is quite acceptable to be uncertain about what you want to do with the rest of your life. Many of us change majors more than once. I feel it is advantageous to blend more than one profession or field of study. Ultimately, you make yourself more marketable."

Activities

Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

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