Are you a parent of a middle school student? If so, you may already be thinking about how your child’s high school experiences will prepare them for college. It’s not too soon! The fact of the matter is, when students start planning for college early on, they tend to have less stress, more focus, and more success.
The National Association for College Admissions Counseling recommends that students start planning for college as early as sixth grade – yes sixth grade – with course selection and open discussions about financing a college education.
What can you do today? Talk to your child about your expectations and the value of a college education… and don’t miss my next workshop.
We’ll talk about how your child can make the most of the high school years
AND stay sane through it all at our FREE workshop “Applying to High School with College in Mind” on Thursday, November 10th. You’ll find out how to focus on what matters most:
- Choosing high schools and courses with college in mind
- Cultivating your child’s strengths
- Staying sane 🙂
Learn how to strike a healthy balance between keeping your child on track with college planning and encouraging them to pursue their passions. Click HERE to RSVP.
As a former admissions officer for Caltech, UCLA and Scripps College, I know a lot about what colleges are looking for. Academic rigor and performance were always important factors considered. However, the student’s unique personal qualities such as painting, cooking, tinkering or writing poetry, were just as exciting for me to read about and consider.
If you want your child to get more out of the high school years and get ready for college admissions, RSVP to the FREE workshop “Applying to High School with College in Mind” by clicking HERE.
If you would like to learn more about how we help students make the most of high school and prepare for college through our one-on-one work, click HERE to schedule a free consultation.
