Start with a realistic review of your finances, how you’ll be paying for college, and your student’s academic potential. Be sure to share what you can and can’t afford before moving on to the next stage of the admissions and college journey.
Step One
You may think you know the cost of college, but do you REALLY know everything you'll have to pay for? Familiarize yourself with the extras, like additional fees, so you won’t be surprised when the bill comes.
For many families, saving up enough money to cover the entire cost of their children’s higher education just isn’t possible.
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Deciding where to go to college, and how to pay for it, are two of the most important decisions students
The price of attending a college found in Google searches and on college and university websites can often be deceiving.
When you’re looking at how much it costs to send your child to college, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by
This is reality and where I encourage people to look pragmatically at the magnitude of two things related to college:
Step Two
Once you know the costs, you can better assess your ability to pay. Research financial options, and be creative.
For many families, saving up enough money to cover the entire cost of their children’s higher education just isn’t possible.
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Step Three
Merit aid is lovely, but sometimes, it doesn’t come through. There are other options to fill some of the cost gaps, like private scholarships. Although researching these takes perseverance, the effort can pay off.
For many families, saving up enough money to cover the entire cost of their children’s higher education just isn’t possible.
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Step Four
What does your child’s blueprint of high school courses look like? Discuss it together—it will help as they begin to strategize their college plans.
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Step Five
Creating a test prep plan goes hand in hand with a course overview. Mapping out a schedule and following it can help reduce stress. Will it be AP classes or a hybrid plan? Will standardized tests be part of the bigger picture? Now’s the time to decide.
SAT and ACT prep doesn’t have to be expensive; in fact, many of the best resources are free. Below, I’ve
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The benefits of preparing academically for the SAT are obvious, but many families underestimate the importance of preparing emotionally and
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For many students, the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) is taken at least once in high school to prepare for the SAT.
The value and fairness of standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT as well as how accurately they measure
Step Six
Once your student has their course overview out of the way, they can fill their extra time with sports, the arts, hobbies, projects, and more. It’s never too early to plan what the summer months will look like as well.
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Step Seven
Conversations with your teen will be much easier if you make them aware of the realities of your family’s finances. Set expectations about money and grades, so they know what their part of the bargain will be.
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