College Readiness

College Readiness is Blue Valley's resource for parents and students searching for information on life after high school.

Blue Valley is dedicated to providing the information parents and students need to be successful in planning for their careers and post-secondary education.

This site will help you:

  • Remember important dates and deadlines,
  • Pick the right college or university,
  • Prepare for college entrance exams,
  • Understand financial aid and college expenses,
  • Set realistic career goals,
  • And much more.

To get started, click one of the links in the College Readiness menu on the right. For direct access to important sites, use the Must-See Links menu.

If you have any questions, please contact Tonya Merrigan Ed.D., director of student programs.

Ashley
Jessica
"Taking AP classes was one of the best ways to prepare me for the type of studying and deeper thinking that some college classes required."

– Jackie, '02 Blue Valley High graduate
"I've learned that secondary education does not solely exist in the classroom, but in internship and job opportunities during those four years as well."

– Jessica, '05 Blue Valley North graduate
Lindsey
Jamie
"In college you get to regulate your own life, and if you get a little practice at it in high school, it will seem a lot easier when you get there."

– Ashley, '03 Blue Valley West graduate
"Blue Valley pushed me to make my own choices for school and to get the most out of every class. I definitely felt prepared."

– Bill, '96 Blue Valley Northwest graduate