The Pre-College Countdown: 5 Reasons to Get Your 8-12th Grader Ready Now

The path to college acceptance begins early. Yet many families start strategizing too late, leaving students stressed and unprepared as application deadlines loom.

Join my upcoming free 5-Day College Ready Masterclass to customize the my college admissions roadmap for your own 8th-12th grader.

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As a college admissions coach for high schoolers, I've seen the difference early planning makes. Students who map out goals and timelines as early as 8th or 9th grade have a huge advantage.

?? You may be asking:

• But what should our pre-college prep plan include?????
• What does that mean???♀???
• How do we even get started with a plan? ??
• What should we focus on outside of academics and test scores???
• When should you start test prep? ??
• Are there steps families overlook???
• What about funding???
• And extracurriculars? ?????????
• How important are college visits? ??

The answers to these questions are crucial — but complex. Preparing your 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grader requires more than just a checklist. It takes a structured approach and expert guidance.

That's why I've created a 5-day virtual Masterclass just for parents of pre-college students (8th-12th graders).

???? Register here: https://www.thecollegereadymasterclass.com

Over this in-depth Masterclass, you'll get:

• A month-by-month blueprint of key steps from 9th grade to acceptance
• How to match your teen's profile with the right college list
• Strategies to balance academics, activities, testing and applications
• Critical (but often missed) financial aid steps to take now
• Tips to keep your student motivated and reduce stress

Here are a few of my top reasons parents should start pre-college planning now with their 8th-12th graders:

1. Grades Matter From Day 1??

The grades your student earns starting freshman year (and in some cases as early as 7th grade) will determine their GPA.

• This GPA will be a major factor in college admissions, so developing strong study habits and learning skills now is key. It's important to map out goals for earning all As and Bs.

2. Extracurricular Activities Take Time??

Admissions officers want to see meaningful extracurricular involvement, not a random assortment of activities.

• In the masterclass, I'll help you understand how to guide your teen on focusing on CERTAIN pursuits and deciding which ones to stick with.

3. Test Prep Shouldn't Wait????

Starting test prep early means more time to improve scores.

• Taking practice tests at CRITICAL timepoints will help determine where your teen needs to focus.

4. Get Organized With College Lists??

Students should track details on colleges of interest starting in 9th or 10th grade.

• Compile wish lists of reach, target, and safety schools to research. We can then align your student's goals and stats with appropriate colleges. The key here is understanding how to properly choose colleges.

5. Financial Aid Steps Take Years????

Navigating financial aid and scholarships is a lengthy process with steps families should take starting as early as 9th grade.

• Getting organized now makes meeting college costs much more manageable.

The pre-college years go faster than many families expect. Let me help you create a roadmap to keep your 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grader on track for college success and become a competitive applicant for college admissions.

Join the Masterclass and get the insider knowledge you need to prepare your high schooler for college success. Seats are limited - reserve your spot today!

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