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Talk to your child’s school
counselor to make sure his/her high school course schedule
is on a college prep track (CORE
40 or Academic
Honors diploma). The courses a
student takes in the 9th grade set the stage for 10th
grade and beyond. Course selections in every year of
high school are important. |
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Have your student take Algebra
or Geometry (or
a higher level math class, if appropriate). Students
who take advanced math in high school (Algebra II or
higher by the time of graduation) are far more likely
to attend college (and graduate) than those who don’t. |
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Continue to put those extra dollars
into the college fund & remember to do so wisely. Click
here for more information on savings. Click here for more information on how savings can affect financial aid. |
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Start to learn about financial aid – what
it is, how it works, how you can use it help pay for
college. Click
here for more information on the
financial aid options that may be available to you. |
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Encourage your student to take part in programs
that are offered on college campuses (Saturday
programs, summer programs, etc.). Seeing different
campuses and experiencing campus life at an early
age can help students see themselves as future college
students. |
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Encourage your student to be involved
in extracurricular activities. Participation
in clubs, athletic teams, music groups, journalism,
etc. will be an important factor in many college admission
decisions. Students should get involved in school life,
but never to the point where it harms academics. |
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Links to Important Information & Resources
Diploma Tracks: http://www.learnmoreindiana.org/k12academics/
Requirements/Pages/Core40DiplomaRequirements.aspx
Planning the High School Years to Maximize Your Options
http://www.triptocollege.org/
real_answers/planning.cfm
College Savings Information: http://www.triptocollege.org/paying_colleges/caught_
middle/common_savings_vehicle.cfm
Financial Aid Information: http://www.triptocollege.org/paying_colleges/main.cfm
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