A Parent’s Guide to Preparing your High School Child for College Admissions

Why should my student go to college?

• A college degree offers your student a wider variety of job options.
• Over a lifetime, a college graduate will earn more than a high school graduate.

​No matter how young your student is, it is never too early to begin planning for college and talking with your student about it. Be clear. Communicate your expectations to your student about his or her behavior and performance in school. Talk. Have frequent conversations with your student about schoolwork, goals and the importance of education. Encourage. Motivate your student to try new activities, volunteer in the community and succeed in school. Studies have shown that students involved in school activities enjoy school more and do better academically. Extra activities at school help students make new friends, gain confidence and new skills and have fun!

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