College Comes Sooner Than You Think!: The Essential College Planning Guide for High School Students and Their Families

Serious college planning should begin in the 8th grade. This book is written for students and their parents to use together to plan for college. It evaluates the student's strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes, explores careers, organizes records and assists in preparing a first resume, planning finances, preparing for tests, filling out applications and making a campus visit. Features: Has joint exercises for the student and the parents to enhance mutual communication. Examines the student's learning style, as well as interests and abilities. Tells the student how to enjoy a successful campus visit. Contains an impressive bibliography of a wide variety of further key resources. Presents a detailed month-by-month planning calendar starting in the 8th grade.