College Prep

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Planning for College
Understanding the SAT and the ACT
College admissions tests are changing. Here’s what you need.

Applying
Make the most of college tours
Research and careful planning will help you and your child get the most out of your campus visits.

Prep for College
Get ready for college reading
Make sure your student is prepared for college-level reading.

Prep for College
All about AP courses and exams
The AP program gives high school students the opportunity to take college-level courses.

Alternatives to College
Should your teen skip college?
Even if your child wants to delay or skip college, he still needs an education. Here’s how you can help.

Paying for College
Secrets of finding tuition
If parents get creative, college funds may turn up in the most unexpected places.

Paying for College
Idiot’s guide to paying for college
A book that offers parents a practical path to the unthinkable: a paid college education for their children.
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stgeese 22 hours ago
No. They are not attending the school and therefore should not be a part of the team.
















