Welcome to the North Central Ohio Tech Prep

Educational Tool Box for Students

Academic Majors
- What is the difference between an associates degree and a bachelors degree? What is a major? How much money can I expect to make with a college education?
Campus Visits
- Going on a campus visit? Get all you can out of your time on campus! Prepare for your visit, find out how now!
Claiming Your Tech Prep Credit
- You have earned the credit; take advantage of it! Don't waste thousands of dollars in free college credit ...
Credit Cards & College
- You are going to be bombarded with credit card offers when you go off to college... Be prepared! Know how to manage your (oftentimes, very limited) finances, understand the importance of building good credit, and know the dangers of using credit cards.
Dorm Life
- Communal bathrooms, having a roomate (or many roomates), and doing your own laundry! Here's the down-low on dorm life.
Financial Aid / Scholarships
- College can be expensive, but thankfully there are a lot of ways to pay for it! Be sure to check out our Financial Aid / Scholarship page for more information.
Finding The Right Fit
- Local community college or big ten university? Where will you feel most comfortable and be set up to succeed? Research your options!
MythBusters
- Let us bust some common myths about college for you!
Senior Profile
- If you complete a senior profile, it will make writing college admissions essays and scholarship essays a lot easier for you! It is also a nice tool to be able to give to teachers and guidance counselors when you need them to write a letter of recommendation for you.
Timeline
- Seniors -- do you know what you need to do and when you need to do it in order to be admitted into college?
Taking A Year Off
- Are you debating about taking a year off? If so, find information here on the pros and cons of taking a year off.
Testing
- Whether you need to take the COMPASS, ACT, or SAT --- find information on the tests, study guides, and test taking tips!