How Parents Can Help their Child Prepare for College
Preparing for the College Transition by MonkeySee
As parents our children often look to us for guidance and direction. From the time that they can speak, they view us as all-knowing, all-seeing experts and this doesn’t even stop when they get in high school.
Although they have grown up a bit and are now beginning to exert their independence, there are going to be times when they are going to want and need our help. This especially becomes true when they begin to plan and prepare for college.
However, as parents, though we are wise and know lots of things this is one of the areas, I am sorry to say, where our knowledge often falls short. But, lucky for us we don’t have to go it alone, there are several books and websites available to help educate us on the college preparation process.
A couple of books I recommend are:
Articles for Parenting on College Planning:
When it comes to websites, there are so many it can be confusing. However, listed below are links to a few articles that have been created especially with parents in mind:
College Planning Advice – Parent Resources from ACT
Parents Guide to College – Financial Aid – College Scholarships
The Top Ten College Planning Mistakes Made By Parents
Parents’ Guide to College Planning for Gifted Kids
Parents College Planning Guide (PDF)
Parents and the College Selection Process
Planning For College – The Most Common Error Parents Make (Not Quite What You Think it Is)
College Planning Advice for Parents
College Planning for Your Kids – Parents College Advice
Affluent Families Need College Planning Too
Are You the Parent of a College Bound Student?
College Planning for Parents and Students
A Guide for African-American Parents: How to Help Your Child Prepare for College and Career
High school students want parents to be more involved in college planning
Parents Should Start Early to Prepare Children for College
A Guide for Hispanic Parents: How to Help Your Child Prepare for College and Career
College Information for Parents
100 Useful College Planning Tools for Parents
How to Prepare Kids for College
Advice For Parents To Prepare Themselves For When Their Teens Leave For College
Please note that neither the book list nor the list of websites is meant to be an exhaustive list and there may be many other great websites that I am just not familiar with. If you know of any please feel free to reply to this post with your lists.
Also Worth Reading:
How Applying for Local Backyard Scholarships Can Help Pay for College
Ten (10) College Planning Websites you’ve probably Never Heard of
College Planning Calendar for High School Seniors
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Parents really do need a lot of help with college planning. I’ve just started a college advising blog with the idea of helping parents. I’ve got a fun post today which is a twist on the usual benefits of a college degree discussion. http://wayintocollege.blogspot.com/