YOUR STUDENT IS A SENIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL. MEET WITH HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE COUNSELORS TOGETHER TALK, TALK, TALK START RESEARCHING COLLEGES TOGETHER Here are some initial steps to get you both off and running. As much as it feels like you’re in the home stretch, this isn’t the time to coast. Your student needs your help now more than they might admit. You’ll play a major role in setting them up for a successful transition to a fulfilling college experience. • Highlight important dates and deadlines. Why not start with NSU Florida’s? November 1: Early Action/Early Decision February 1: Regular Decision and Premier Programs May 1: Honors College and Enrollment Deposit • Discuss initial thoughts and preferences (HINT: Do a lot of listening). • Align expectations. • Ask your student questions. Specific questions like, “Do you think you’ll want to participate in theater in college?” are less likely to overwhelm. • Share your own college experiences with your student. (Don’t worry if you didn’t attend college. You and your student can learn about the process together.) • The more short, casual conversations you have, the less stressed your student will feel. • Check out websites. Search based on geography, areas of study, sports, and clubs—anything that your student feels might be an important part of their college life. • Go to a college fair. Prep your student to have a few questions ready. (HINT: Encourage them to take notes. Neither of you will remember the specifics of each school by the time you get home.) • Look at materials from both small and large colleges, as well as public and private universities. YOU MADE IT!
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