| Planning for college is a huge step and is something | | | | how it affects their future and their ability to get into |
| to prepare for before it is too late and that the time | | | | college. |
| to actually start applying for college has passed you. | | | | Many school systems will provide a yearly |
| Do you know when the right time is to apply for | | | | consultation with a high school student to determine |
| college scholarships? Is there a point when it is too | | | | their goals and what steps are necessary during each |
| early to apply for college scholarships? Should you | | | | year of high school and to assure that they are |
| wait till you are a senior to apply for a college | | | | working towards goals. If your school system does |
| scholarship? Is there such thing as scholarships for | | | | not offer such a program then you may want to |
| high school freshmen? | | | | investigate the possibility of getting together with |
| If you have a student in high school who intends to | | | | your child's counselor at least once a year. |
| go to college you may have these questions and | | | | Your high school students should realize that their |
| many others pertaining to college tuition and | | | | grades are important even as a freshman and that |
| scholarships. The truth it is never too early to start | | | | they are laying down the foundation towards the |
| planning for college. You may even want to consider | | | | future. Besides getting good grades freshman high |
| saving for college the very first day your child enters | | | | school students should consider getting involved in |
| public school. Obviously you can't get a college | | | | activities that will indicate that they are fully rounded |
| scholarship for a kindergartner, but that doesn't mean | | | | students. |
| it's too early to plan and to save. | | | | When applying for scholarships good grades are not |
| However, chances are you are like most people may | | | | enough by themselves the competition is too tough. |
| decide to wait till your child is in high school before | | | | Consequently your student should get involved in |
| seeking scholarships. With more and more students | | | | activities that not only occupy their time but help to |
| applying for less and less scholarships, being prepared | | | | create a stronger foundation towards getting into |
| is vital. For this reason it is a good idea to start | | | | college. |
| seeking scholarships when your child is still a | | | | Colleges want a unique student that shows |
| freshman. | | | | individuality and personality. They also seek someone |
| By laying out a simple battle plan approach to getting | | | | with dedication, social skills and leadership capability. |
| your child in college you may be able to avoid a lot of | | | | Sports, band and JRROTC can all provide essential |
| the stress that is often associated with planning for | | | | elements in creating a well-rounded student that will |
| college. The moment your child enters high school is a | | | | be attractive to college recruiters even as a |
| good time to start planning for college. The next four | | | | freshman. Freshman year of high school is a good |
| years will go quickly so it's important that you | | | | time to start working seriously towards achieving |
| prepare early instilling the importance of what they | | | | scholarships for college. |
| do now into your child and help them understand | | | | |