Talking with your child about an emotional subject such as planning for life after high school may not be easy for either of you. For your child, thinking about the future adds anxiety to an already stressful time in her life. Furthermore, your child likely lacks the tools to deal with stress and may shut down when confronted with challenging situations. What’s a parent to do? 

The good news is that your child does value your opinion, even if she doesn’t show it. Trying to have a meaningful conversation with your child about her future may feel like climbing Mt. Everest…

Before you think about college, it may be more beneficial to ask when is a good time to start actively thinking about how you can maximize your child’s school years, a time when her brain is rapidly growing and expanding. College isn’t the end goal, but rather an opportunity to explore one’s interests and passions at a higher level. The sooner children begin this journey, the more CHOICES they will have in life. So the answer is simple: NOW is a good time to start thinking about your child’s educational development, regardless of her age. 

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A quick glance at the information below should tell you one thing: the earlier you start planning for your child’s college education the better. Ideally, the goal for your child is to receive as many acceptance letters as possible from schools that offer what he/she wants to study. The best way to accomplish this is to start planning as early as freshman year of high school because there is much to accomplish. You don’t want to be caught trying to rush through the process and miss an opportunity. Here’s our thumbnail to-do list for the college admissions process:

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