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" How to get a jump on the college admissions process!"

Here's the book to help you plan for your child's academic success. For most students and parents, middle school years are a good time to start making college plans. That means
<LI> Assessing academic aptitudes
<LI> Encouraging and developing your son or daughter's study habits
<LI> Compiling a list of prospective colleges
<LI> Making necessary financial plans to cope with tuition, fees, and living expenses


"Head Start to College Planning" provides a valuable roadmap for parents of kids who are heading for a higher education. Written by an experienced student counselor who has confronted every conceivable challenge facing college-bound students -- and who knows how to overcome them -- this book tells you everything you need to know when the time comes to give your son or daughter that all-important academic head start!