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How to Get Your Teen into College - Taking the Right Courses for College

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Step #2: Taking the Right Courses for College:
It is very important for your teenager to be taking the right courses in high school. He will need four years of math, science, history and English. He will also need to take a 2nd language for 2 or 3 years - depending on the college he wishes to attend. You'll need to work with your teenager's school to be sure he is getting all of the right courses offered to him for college preparation.

Your teen should take a look at extracurricular activities such as being involved with a community organization, in sports or being involved in a student club. These are all things colleges will look for on the application.

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  • 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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