Map My Future

As you start your high school journey, you probably have a lot of questions.

Which classes should I take in high school? Is college right for me? Should I start preparing for college right now?

Do I need to have it all figured out?

Here’s the good news: no! Now is a great time to start thinking about these things, but you certainly don’t have to have it all figured out.

Your future is up to you. No matter what you choose, we’d love to help you create a plan.

Let us know where you are in your college search process (it’s okay if you change your mind later).

Ask a Rep: Tips for beginning high school

Watch our YouTube playlist for new high school students to get answers to common questions and start high school with an eye to the future.

Tips for High School

Staying in touch with Mizzou means receiving helpful tips and information to get the most out of high school and build the future you want.

Learn your options

We’ll break down the differences between different types of post-high school education and help you choose what’s best for you.

Build your confidence

Get a head start in high school—we’ll share resources from the MU Learning Center to show you how to study like a college student!

More about Mizzou

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Stay on Track

Check out Mizzou’s admissions requirements to see what you can be doing now to get ready for college.

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Find Your Fit

There’s always something to do at Mizzou. Getting involved will help you discover small-campus experiences and big-campus variety.

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300+ Degree Programs

Journalism, engineering, education, finance, nursing — whatever you path you choose, Mizzou has the major for you.

Free worksheet

Download our free brainstorming guide to explore your interests and set goals for your high school journey.