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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Did you know that in recent years, approximately 160,000 families with children in high school on average spent over $4,000 on private college counseling? *

Did you also know that a typical school in America has one school counselor for every 482 students? Arizona has one for every 924 students, California 760 and New York 635. *

If your child attends a school where the school counselors provide enough time and attention to each student, or if…

Growing up, I had parents that worked really hard to provide me with the best educational opportunities possible. Even though she didn't speak English, my mom was able to help me prepare for exams to get into one of the most selective high schools in the U.S., win awards in national science competitions, and study music at the highest levels. Now, as a mother of three children, I am experiencing first hand the parental instinct and desire to help children attain the best education possible.  My definition of what’s best is a bit different and…