Note to High School Parents About the College Application Process: Start Early!

My daughter has always been a top-tier student. She has performed nothing less than exceptionally throughout the years in academics, music, art, performing arts, and standardized testing. She has been dedicated to the academic goals we set forth early on. I honestly have to give myself credit for influencing my daughter to strive for success at all times. As a result, she met her high school graduation requirements going into her senior year and I am very proud of that. Up until the college application process, there was no question in my mind that my daughter would graduate with a full ride scholarship with a full ride to her top university of choice in our state. But as we approached the application deadline to receive an “early decision”, I realized there was so much more I could have done to help my daughter prepare for this process. Read More…