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What Your Child Needs to Succeed

If your high school grad isn’t heading off to college this fall, it may be awkward for him to attend farewell parties for friends who are campus-bound. He might feel uncomfortable fielding questions from well-meaning friends and relatives. Help him find ways to explain his non-traditional plans to others — and to feel strong in his decision.

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The reality of your child going away to college really hits when you start shopping — and packing — for her first dorm room. Use this handy checklist to decide exactly what she’ll need as she launches into life on campus.
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Action Tips for August

Start planning for college by creating a calendar with important dates and deadlines.
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Use College Search to find out the required courses and tests of colleges that you might be interested in attending.
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Make lists of your abilities, preferences, and personal qualities. List things you may want to study and do in college. Junior Action Plan >

Make a college application calendar and note test dates and fees, as well ad deadlines for college applications, financial aid applications, etc.
Senior Action Plan >
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