Head Start to College Planning (Barron's Head Start to College Planning)
back coverHow to get a jump on the college admissions process!Here’s the book to help you  plan for your child’s academic success. For most students and parents, middle school years are a good time to start making college plans. That meansAssessing academic aptitudesEncouraging and developing your son or daughter’s study habitsCompiling a list of prospective collegesMaking necessary financial plans to cope with tuition, fees, and living expensesHead Start to College Planningprovides a valuable roadmap for parents of kids who are heading for a higher education. Written by an experienced student counselor who has confronted every conceivable challenge facing college-bound students -- and who knows how to overcome them -- this book tells you everything you need to know  when the time comes to give your son or daughter that all-important academic head start!