 TITLE: 6 Ways to Build Credit Before College CONTENT: 6\\. Stay on Top of Your Credit\n------------------------------\nTo build and strengthen your credit score, monitor it regularly. You can check your credit score for free with Experian and many other services, including tracking programs that your bank or credit card issuer might offer.\nWatching your score's progress could motivate you to keep it moving higher. Plus, you can take notice right away if, say, it drops due to an accidental missed payment. Watching your score change over time is one of the best ways to build your understanding of credit. END