Finally. Everything you need in ONE Toolkit. No more searching online to find the information you are looking for about a myriad of college-related subjects. No more feelings of inadequacy and ignorance when it comes to the college admissions process. No more days of disorganization and frustration as you try and help your teen make difficult college decisions.
Take a look at ALL the information and EXTRAS included in this AMAZING TOOLKIT!
How much would you be willing to spend? Some college advisors charge thousands of dollars for their services and make promises they are unable to keep. Read this article in the NY Times.
This Toolkit is available NOW for shipping or if you prefer, instant download. Don’t waste another second being frustrated and confused about the college process!
Want to know more? Here is a snapshot of what the toolkit includes:
Chapter 1-Ready. Set. Go.
Parent Coaching 101
What type of Parent College Coach are you?
It’s time for “the talk”
Now it’s your turn
The Mechanics-Staying Organized
First things first
The all-important filing system
The scholarship notebook
The wall calendar
The Right Courses
Building the transcript
Your high school guidance counselor
Course guidelines
The High School Plan
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
The High School Resume
The Major Sections
Completing the Resume
Reviewing the final product
The Extracurriculars
What is an extracurricular?
School activities
Non-school activities
Volunteering
A job
Making hobbies count
Utilizing Your Resources
The Toolkit
Parents Countdown to College Coach Website
The internet
The library
Your high school guidance counselor
Parents of college students
College students
College websites
Your Teen’s Personal Brand
A case study in personal branding
Has your teen already created a personal brand?
How can you help you teen understand the importance of their online presence?
How can you help your teen build a strong personal brand?
Chapter 2-College Money 101
Quick Guide to College Costs
How to save money on college costs
Picking up credits
Paying for the basics
Textbook savings
The little things add up
Saving for College
Pinching Pennies
Stocks, bonds and everything in between
College savings plans
Taking Advantage of the FREE Money
Grants
Scholarships
Service Awards
Other types of free money
A Quick Look at Financial Aid
Loans
Work Study
The FAFSA
The CSS Profile
EFC (Expected Family Contribution)
Some Tax Savings Tips
Lifetime Learning Credit
Hope Education Credits
529 Savings Plans
All About Scholarships
Scholarship Myths
Where to find all kinds of scholarships
Tips on searching
Tips on applying
Chapter 3-Testing, testing and more testing
All about College Testing
How to decide which test to take
Staying on top of the deadlines
Tips on test taking
Test Prep
Taking the PSAT and/or PLAN
Free practice tests
Studying for the tests
Should you pay for test prep?
The SAT vs ACT
How to decide which test to take
All about the SAT
All about the ACT
AP (Advanced Placement) Tests
How to plan ahead for AP Tests
The benefits of AP Tests
Chapter 4-Choosing the Right College
How to Choose the Right College
Making the list
Narrowing the field
Some Common Mistakes in Choosing a College
Putting all your eggs in one basket
Going for all the wrong reasons
The ins and outs of College Tours
Starting online at college websites
Asking the right questions
Video Tours
Chapter 5-The Financial Aid Maze
How Financial Aid Works
Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines
In a Nutshell
The Three Main Types of Aid
The EFC (Expected Family Contribution) and how it works
How to Complete the FAFSA
Where to find it
Before you apply
Completing the application
The SAR (Student Aid Report)
How to Complete the CSS Profile
How to Register
Tips for Completing the Profile
After you apply
Dealing with the college Financial Aid office
Following up on submissions
Negotiating with decisions
Chapter 6- It’s all about Admissions
The Application
All the components
Fatal application mistakes
Standing out
Application Q & A
The Transcript
Submitting
Checking for accuracy
Following up
Recommendation Letters
Staying on top of the required letters
How to pick your recommendations
The all-important Essay
Choosing the right subject matter
Making your essay stand out
Editing is important
The college interview
An important part of the application process
It’s all about the Questions
Making a good impression
The Completed High School Resume
Dotting your “i’s” and crossing your “t’s”
Resume components (will they see YOU when they read it?)
Early decision vs regular decision
Should you opt for “early decision”?
What are the benefits of taking “regular decision”?
Chapter 7-Decision Time
The acceptance letters arrive
Helping your teen handle rejection
Wait-listed: what can you do?
Weighing all the options
Comparing financial aid packages
Comparing costs
Making the final decision
Responding to the colleges
Deposits, payments and Freshman orientation
Chapter 8-Heading off to college
Tips for Parents
Surviving the transition
The summer before college
Tips for Teens
Living in a dorm
Budgeting
Long distance communication
The quest for independence
And the EXTRAS…
List of Website links (by topic)
Scholarship sites
Financial Aid sites
College Matching sites
College Tour sites
College Parent connection sites (connecting with other parents)
Student connection sites (connecting with college students)
Parent information sites
College related blogs
Templates
College Needs Assessment Questionnaire
Scholarship Information Page
Student Information Form
College Fair Journal Page
College Visit Journal Page
College Application Tracker
College Checklist
College Costs Calculator
Financial Aid Tracker
Financial Maze Flow Chart
Award Comparison Worksheet
Sample Award Comparison Worksheet
Sample Financial Aid Award Letter
8th Grade Checklist
Freshman checklist
Sophomore checklist
Junior checklist
Senior checklist
High school calendar of important dates
Senior Year Deadline Chart
College Shopping Checklist
High School Course Planner
Volunteer Activity Log
Test Dates and Deadlines Calendar
Extracurricular Activity List
And there’s more–
List of commonly used terms with definitions
Sample Resume 1
Sample Resume 2
Scholarship Profile (a diagram)
Sample College Admissions Form
Sample Recommendation Letter
Scholarship Profile
Sample page from U.S. News and World Reports Best Colleges
Article-“The Best and Worst 529 Plans”
Sample SAR Report
Sample Award Comparison Worksheet
Sample Financial Aid Award Letter
Sample Admissions Essay 1
Sample Admissions Essay 2
Sample Scholarship Essay 1
Sample Scholarship Essay 2
Sample Scholarship Essay 3
Ready to order?
Click here and follow the instructions for ordering!
