# NextStep

> Free guides, tips and SAT, ACT and PSAT prep for students moving from middle school to high school and from high school to college.

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## Pages

- [Guides and test prep for school transitions — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/index.md): Free guides, tips and SAT, ACT and PSAT prep for students moving from middle school to high school and from high school to college.
- [Middle school to high school and college guides — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/guides.md): What changes in high school and in college: AP and dual credit classes, new people, responsibility, time management and applications.
- [Course help: survival guides and study resources — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/courses.md): Survival guides, workload and expectations, flashcards, practice questions and vocabulary for common high school and college courses.
- [Subject help center — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/courses/help.md): Plain explanations and ways to get unstuck in algebra, chemistry, writing, statistics and more.
- [Algebra 1 guide and practice — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/courses/algebra-1.md): What you will learn in Algebra 1, common challenges, workload and expectations, flashcards, practice questions and vocabulary.
- [Geometry guide and practice — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/courses/geometry.md): What you will learn in Geometry, common challenges, workload and expectations, flashcards, practice questions and vocabulary.
- [Algebra 2 guide and practice — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/courses/algebra-2.md): What you will learn in Algebra 2, common challenges, workload and expectations, flashcards, practice questions and vocabulary.
- [Precalculus guide and practice — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/courses/precalculus.md): What you will learn in Precalculus, common challenges, workload and expectations, flashcards, practice questions and vocabulary.
- [AP Calculus AB guide and practice — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/courses/ap-calculus-ab.md): What you will learn in AP Calculus AB, common challenges, workload and expectations, flashcards, practice questions and vocabulary.
- [Biology guide and practice — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/courses/biology.md): What you will learn in Biology, common challenges, workload and expectations, flashcards, practice questions and vocabulary.
- [Chemistry guide and practice — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/courses/chemistry.md): What you will learn in Chemistry, common challenges, workload and expectations, flashcards, practice questions and vocabulary.
- [Physics guide and practice — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/courses/physics.md): What you will learn in Physics, common challenges, workload and expectations, flashcards, practice questions and vocabulary.
- [English: Literature and Composition guide and practice — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/courses/english-literature-composition.md): What you will learn in English: Literature and Composition, common challenges, workload and expectations, flashcards, practice questions and vocabulary.
- [U.S. History guide and practice — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/courses/us-history.md): What you will learn in U.S. History, common challenges, workload and expectations, flashcards, practice questions and vocabulary.
- [World History guide and practice — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/courses/world-history.md): What you will learn in World History, common challenges, workload and expectations, flashcards, practice questions and vocabulary.
- [World Language 1 guide and practice — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/courses/world-language-1.md): What you will learn in World Language 1, common challenges, workload and expectations, flashcards, practice questions and vocabulary.
- [College Composition guide and practice — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/courses/college-composition.md): What you will learn in College Composition, common challenges, workload and expectations, flashcards, practice questions and vocabulary.
- [Calculus I guide and practice — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/courses/calculus-1.md): What you will learn in Calculus I, common challenges, workload and expectations, flashcards, practice questions and vocabulary.
- [Introductory Statistics guide and practice — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/courses/intro-statistics.md): What you will learn in Introductory Statistics, common challenges, workload and expectations, flashcards, practice questions and vocabulary.
- [General Chemistry I guide and practice — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/courses/general-chemistry-1.md): What you will learn in General Chemistry I, common challenges, workload and expectations, flashcards, practice questions and vocabulary.
- [Introductory Biology guide and practice — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/courses/intro-biology.md): What you will learn in Introductory Biology, common challenges, workload and expectations, flashcards, practice questions and vocabulary.
- [Introduction to Psychology guide and practice — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/courses/intro-psychology.md): What you will learn in Introduction to Psychology, common challenges, workload and expectations, flashcards, practice questions and vocabulary.
- [Introductory Economics guide and practice — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/courses/intro-economics.md): What you will learn in Introductory Economics, common challenges, workload and expectations, flashcards, practice questions and vocabulary.
- [Introduction to Computer Science guide and practice — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/courses/intro-computer-science.md): What you will learn in Introduction to Computer Science, common challenges, workload and expectations, flashcards, practice questions and vocabulary.
- [Tips for grades, social life and time management — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/tips.md): Practical tips for students on raising grades, meeting people, taking on responsibility and managing your time in high school and college.
- [Personal development for students — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/growth.md): Practice peer pressure and social situations, build confidence, set boundaries and find your values as you move to high school or college.
- [What would you do? Decision scenarios — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/growth/what-would-you-do.md): Work through peer pressure, friendship and decision scenarios and see how each choice could play out.
- [Practice saying no — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/growth/practice-saying-no.md): Try respectful, confident ways to turn something down.
- [New school social simulator — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/growth/new-school-simulator.md): Practice introductions, joining conversations and meeting new people at a new school.
- [Peer pressure and decision-making — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/growth/peer-pressure.md): How to recognize peer pressure, make your own decisions and say no with confidence.
- [Stress and time management for students — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/growth/stress-and-time.md): Balance schoolwork, activities, friends and responsibilities with practical strategies.
- [Communication and relationship skills — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/growth/communication.md): Handle friendships, disagreements, group projects and conversations with teachers.
- [Asking for help: when and how — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/growth/asking-for-help.md): Know when and how to go to teachers, counselors, advisors and other trusted adults.
- [Boundary builder — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/growth/boundaries.md): Write short sentences for setting limits, and keep them handy.
- [Confidence challenges — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/growth/challenges.md): Small weekly activities that stretch your comfort zone at your own pace.
- [My values — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/growth/values.md): Find out what matters most to you and use it to guide your choices.
- [SAT, ACT and PSAT prep and tips — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/test-prep.md): Learn what the SAT, ACT and PSAT are, get prep tips for each, and follow a simple eight-week study plan you can adjust to your schedule.
- [Readiness quiz and checklist — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/quiz.md): Take a short readiness quiz for middle school to high school or high school to college, get a personal result and a checklist.
- [NextStep Passport — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/passport.md): A record of the real-life skills and experiences you build to get ready for high school or college, with missions and a readiness profile.
- [Student toolkit — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/toolkit.md): Free tools for students: a personal checklist for your next step, a progress tracker, a course planner, a deadline calendar and guidance.
- [Personal transition checklist — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/toolkit/checklist.md): Choose your next step and get a checklist of what to prepare, built around where you are right now.
- [Course planner — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/toolkit/courses.md): Explore types of courses and organize a possible class schedule around your interests and goals.
- [Deadline calendar — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/toolkit/calendar.md): Save dates for applications, registration, exams and other milestones, and see what is coming up.
- [Guidance finder — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/toolkit/guidance.md): Answer a few questions about your next step and get guidance and resources that fit.
- [Progress tracker — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/toolkit/tracker.md): Track your tasks, milestones and upcoming dates as you get ready for high school or college.
- [Contact — NextStep](https://nextstep-transition.spark.site/contact.md): Email NextStep with questions, feedback or ideas for the site.

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