Parents Can Help Teens Prepare for College

Parents of kids starting high school have a very important role to play in the college readiness process.  Whether or not the parent went to college does not matter.  There are some simple things all parents can do to encourage college preparation.

1. Let your teen know that you want him/her to go to college.  Don't let fear of the cost of college interfer with your message:  getting a college education is a must in today's world.
2. Support good study habits and closely monitor school acheivement.  High school grades will either open opportunity doors or close opportunity doors!
3. If you teen gets less than a C in any academic class, contact the school counselor immediately to see what can be done to repair the damage.
4. Help your teen start exploring colleges by researching on the web, attending college fairs, or visiting colleges.
5. Acknowledge academic efforts and set high standards for school acheivement.