The Happy Couples Guide to Planning Your Child’s College Admission Process From Early Childhood to College Entry

We strongly recommend a copy of this book for each one of your children that they can use as a planning guide as they get ready for their college admission process, particularly from ninth grade on. This book is designed to empower parents and caregivers in getting a head start in supporting, and planning their child's college admissions process from early childhood to high school. Designed as a workbook, it can be personalized for your child allowing you to capture information over the years that will be needed as part of the application process. The book is divided into four sections to support you and your child through this journey:
Section I: Getting Ready. This section covers the early years through high school. It focuses on the following topics: understanding the value of education, creating a college-going culture, demystifying the high school years, and the value of work and extracurricular activities.
Section II: Components of a Successful Admissions Application. This section focuses on the specific planning process for the college application. Topics examined include the common application, writing an essay, letters of recommendation, what to know about standardized tests, and preparing for a successful interview.
Section III: Financing. This section examines the costs of education, with a deep dive into financial aid and scholarships. This includes topics on developing an understanding of college finances, what you should know about financial aid, and applying for scholarships.
Section IV: Bonus Section. This section provides an overview based on our approach on how a working couple can save money to support their children’s education.