To get a leg up on the college process, families can use the summer to plan ahead so students can make the most of each school year. Here are a few things you and your student can do each year to be ready for the college application process.
The Road to College
It’s more important than ever that students graduate with the knowledge and skills to attend college. But what does it mean to be ready for college? That’s the question we’ll be exploring in this series for parents.
An eye-opening year for a first-generation college student
One young woman’s story offers a road map for first-generation college students and their parents before they get to college.
Only 53% of Bay Area Graduates Are Ready for College
In our 21st century economy, the vast majority of middle-class jobs require education beyond high school. However, in 2014, only about five out of every 10 Bay Area seniors graduated eligible for college, and just three out of every 10 Latino or African American students.
The Road to College
In our 21st century economy, the vast majority of middle-class jobs require education beyond high school. In 2015, only about 5 out of every 10 Bay Area seniors graduated eligible for college – and just 3 out of every 10 Latino and African American students. That means helping kids from very early on
– it’s much easier to stay on track than to catch up later.
Middle School: What Parents Should Focus On
As its very name suggests, middle school is a transitional period, a time when students begin adjusting to new ways of learning and some of the more challenging material they’ll face in high school.