| I read a statistic recently that 1/3 of high school | | | | every child. Even if they don't go to college, they'll |
| graduates require remedial help in college. One | | | | be well prepared for life and their civic |
| third of them aren't really ready for college! You | | | | responsibilities. Plus, if they ever change their mind |
| can do MUCH BETTER than public schools, just by | | | | and decide to go to college, they will have a much |
| making sure your kids are ready for college. | | | | easier time getting in. |
| Aiming for college early can improve their chances | | | | On the other hand, some parents know early on |
| of getting into college AND their chances at | | | | that their children are college bound. For them, a |
| significant financial aid. | | | | college prep education can influence the quality of |
| If you fail to prepare them, college is still possible; | | | | the colleges they get admitted to, and improve |
| it's just more painful - financially and academically. | | | | the quantity of financial aid they receive. College |
| Even if you can't seem to get prepared in one | | | | preparation can benefit everyone! |
| area, keep working with the other areas. They | | | | But HOW? How do you do it? |
| can still receive remedial help in college, but you | | | | In my next article, I will discuss how to plan a |
| can provide them the best possible preparation in | | | | rigorous curriculum. You'll learn what courses to |
| other areas. | | | | teach, and how many of which kind! It will really |
| Always be prepared | | | | go a LONG way in helping you plan for college |
| My children were well prepared for college, and | | | | admission, whether you think college is a |
| you can prepare you children for college as well! | | | | slam-dunk sure choice, or even if this is just your |
| Parents can provide a college preparation during | | | | don't-mess-up and be-prepared plan! |
| high school for every student, which can benefit | | | | |