Ahead of the Curve: What Parents Need to Know to Get Their Kids Into College

Download or read book Ahead of the Curve: What Parents Need to Know to Get Their Kids Into College written by Amber C. Saunders and published by Peterson's. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Navigating the high school years and getting a student ready for the next step in their education can be challenging for everyone involved. Ahead of the Curve will be your "college adviser in a book," keeping you and your child on the successful path to college. It includes separate chapters for grades 9 through 12 for easy reference. Each section contains helpful checklists of tasks to accomplish each year including, questions to ask, tests to take, resources to take advantage of, and much more. Also includes a valuable section on financial aid and useful resources for study aids, tutoring assistance, test prep, choosing a major, and staying organized. This book will take the "Google-work" out of college preparation and give parents and students a comprehensive, but fun, guide to navigating the high school to college years.