Pre-college to Do List ― A Guide for Families Preparing for the College Application and Scholarship Process!

Pre-College To Do List is the go to manual for families who are preparing for the college application and scholarship process. Twelfth grade can be both exciting and stressful for students and parents. However, there’s hope! Comprised of advice from college admission advisors, financial aid advisors, high school guidance counselors and my personal experience, this book will help you navigate the college maze!Students and parents will often ask, ‘Where do I start?” Look no further. This book will guide you through the tedious steps of the college and scholarship process. This will be a trusted resource during your student’s high school years. Pre-College To Do List is packed with tips that I personally utilized, when we went through this process with my eldest child. Here we are again, with another child preparing to apply to colleges and scholarships. Exciting times are ahead!These steps have helped hundreds of students prepare outstanding applications, create compelling essays, position themselves competitively for scholarships and develop an exceptional student profile and resume. This is a winning combination, especially with college admissions being a very competitive process and thousands, if not millions of students vying for scholarship dollars.Pre-College To Do List is your step by step guide filled with clear and practical advice to organize every step of this process, from identifying colleges to requesting letters of recommendation to finding scholarships and staying organized. This book will help students:•Identify and categorize prospective colleges that are a good fit•Recognize what admission advisors are looking for and how to stand out from the competition•Develop a compelling essay•Learn where to look for scholarships and who to ask•Create an exceptional student profile and resume•Leverage relationships and secure letters of recommendation•Recognize the importance of community service and how it fits into the overall process•Understand how to efficiently manage the college application and scholarship process•Know what tasks they should complete in grades 9-12Whether you’re stressed and confused or you feel that you’ve got this process under control, the Pre-College To Do List will serve as your go to guide. Don’t stumble through this process alone, let me walk you through the steps!