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Preparing for College
Enhancing Your Child's Academic Skills
Help your child develop study skills to allow them to excell in education. Learn how to continue enhancing these skills for your child with the following resources.
Prepare Your Child for Entrance Exams
Entrance exams are a key integral in the college admissions process. Preparing your child early for these tests will produce higher test scores.
Starting Points
Preparing for a child's college education can never start soon enough. Learn the best ways to start your child's college education.
Exploring Career and Major Options
When preparing for college, it is a good idea to research and observe different careers and majors with your child. Even if your child has already determined what their future might be, something else might become interesting!
Choosing a College
Where to Start
Selecting a list of possible colleges is the first step in choosing a college. Use the following college finders and resources to help you.
Exploring Colleges
Exploring colleges gives you a broad view of the many choices available to your child. Use these resources to help you and your child explore all of the opportunities.
Applying to College
Application Process
The application process can be confusing for both parents and their children. Browse the following resources which provide an inside look of where to start and how.
Application Requirements
All colleges have different requirements that need to be met before your child's application will be reviewed. The following links provide information on the most common types of application requirements.
Financing College
The Costs
College tutition can be expensive. Use the resources below to help you approximate the cost of your child's education.
Financial Aid / Scholarships
Financial aid is a valuable resource that can ease the burden of a college tuition. Learn the different types of aid available to you and your childe and show them how to apply for assistance.