HOW PARENTS CAN HELP

Academic Preparation

Parents can begin to prepare their children for college early by

• helping them take the right junior high and high school courses based on the type of school they wish to enroll in after high school.
• encouraging them to maintain good grades throughout their high school experience.
• helping them decide on the right school by researching the school's curriculum, the size of the school, the type of school, and a school's affordability. Parents should also encourage campus visits.
• helping them obtain and complete admissions applications.
• assisting them with essays and preparing for admissions interviews.

For more details on helping your child prepare academically, follow our Student Timeline section.