 |
| |
Set reasonable expec-
tations. It is near impossible to raise a C to an A, but
it is not unfair to expect a B-. Help your student by providing positive feedback,
and setting attainable goals. Do not direct, rather facilitate. It is not your
game to play, only yours to coach. |
|
|
Links
Below are other websites that may be of interest to students and parents
interested in the college application process:
Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) - U.S. Department of
Education's website about federal funding for college financial aid
Common Application -
The Common Application is the recommended application form of 300
selective colleges and universities
Collegeboard.com -
Collegeboard.com offers online information on SAT prep, registration & scores, Advanced Placement (AP), PSAT/NMSQT & CLEP,
a college search engine, and other information for students, parents
and counselors
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE -
Collegeboard.com's financial aid application service
ACT, Inc. - Information
for Life's Transitions
The Princeton Review -
The Princeton Review helps students, parents, and educators deal responsibly
with the increasingly competitive and complex process of admissions
to college and graduate school as well as the growing pressures of
accountability.
FinAid - This
is a good financial aid site. It also has a calculator and free scholarship
info. Beware! Do not to pay for any part of the service.
US News -
College rankings: America's Best Colleges 2006
NCAA.org - National
College Athletic Association - an important site for all athletes.
Recruited athletes must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. The
site also gives list of all the schools by division, conference and
sport.
Fastweb.com - is
a free reputable scholarship site. Never pay for scholarship searches.
|
 |
|
