So many parents ask me when is the right time to start focusing on college planning. The answer is right now! Well, not if you are in kindergarten of course! I mean that as early as 8th grade decisions that begin to shape your college "resume" start to get made. That includes high school course choices, extracurriculars, summer activities and the like.
But, and let me say this in bold and italics: do not make it an obsession. It should just be in the back of your mind as you make decisions about what courses you are taking and what you are doing outside of the classroom. For example, you may love being on school athletic teams, but in the end it will end up as one line on your list of activities. Unless you are at the level to be recruited for a college team, think carefully when those types of commitments are made. But not everything in high school should be about college. You want to pursue those things you really enjoy regardless of whether it will help in the admissions process.
The next question is, what if you are in 11th grade and you haven't yet done anything to prepare for college? Again, relax. There is time to do a great deal even when starting in 11th grade. And there is much to learn in deciding what schools to visit (and how to stand out in that visit), when to visit and how the admissions and application process work.
So start now, and stay calm!!!!!
Want to learn more? Give a call at 516-721-1858 or email us at yourcollegechoice@yahoo.com. Not local to NY? We can work by email and phone. The first meeting is free and there is no obligation.
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