The College Advising Handbook

Updated March 2016. All too often, trying to help students prepare for, select, and be accepted into the right college or university feels a bit like a roll of the dice . . . plain old luck. Instead, allow The College Advising Handbook to assist you in getting a handle on the process. This short handbook covers the following subjects:- Helping your college-bound kid- Deciding on a college- Preparing for a college in 11th grade- Preparing for a college in 12th grade- Deadline checklist for juniors and seniors- Researching colleges- What colleges actually want- Checklists for visiting and interviewing colleges- Early Decision programs- Preparation for standardized testing- Writing and submitting your college applications- Financial aid and scholarshipsand much more!