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How to Get Your Teen into College - Make the Decision

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Step #1: Make the Decision:
While the decision to attend college belongs to your teenager, your role plays a huge part in whether or not this is the path he will take. You guide your teenager through his childhood into his adulthood making suggestions and helping with decisions along the way. If you want your teen to go to college, chances are he’s going to college.

Because this is a major decision, start by taking some reflection time, then talk to your teen. You may also want to take our Is Your Teen Ready for College? quiz. It will give you an overview of what your teenager will need to be able to do by the time he attends college.

Related Make the Decision Resources:
  • 10 Important Questions to Ask Your Teen
  • How To Talk to Your Teen About a Future Career
  • 4 Solid Reasons to Take a Look at Community Colleges
  • Take the Next Step:
  • Getting Into College Step #1: Make the Decision
  • Getting Into College Step #2: Taking the Right Courses for College
  • Getting Into College Step #3: Making the Grade
  • Getting Into College Step #4: Choose Which Colleges to Apply
  • Getting Into College Step #5: Acing the SAT and SAT II
  • Getting Into College Step #6: Filling Out a Successful Application
  • Getting Into College Step #7: Paying for a College Degree
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