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Applying to College
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The fall of senior year in high school -- when most teens apply to college -- is a notoriously stressful time. But you can take some of the anxiety out of it if you help your teen get a head start and leave plenty of time for all the small details that contribute to last-minute panic.
Many families plan a trip during spring break of junior year or over the summer to visit colleges that their teen is considering applying to. That way your teen can narrow down her list before the fall craziness sets in. A good plan is to pick one or two schools that are long-shots, a couple that are good bets, and at least one that is likely to be a sure thing, so when the letters of acceptance come in your teen can be sure of some success....
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This had to be the single-most nightmarish part of my oldest daughter's high school career. I thought we would never get done filling out forms and applying for PIN numbers and searching for scholarships. She is now happily enrolled at a college close to home, but the biggest thing I learned was to START EARLY! When they start sending applications and forms and flyers and brochures in their junior year, pay attention. The time really does slip by so quickly and I now know that my second child (and all the rest) will be starting the application process much earlier than senior year.
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