{"product_id":"2940016340838","title":"PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR COLLEGE","description":"It's never too early to think about college -- about the benefits of a college education and about ways to put college within reach academically and financially. Throughout their school years, students make academic and other decisions that\u003cbr\u003eaffect whether they will be eligible to enter college. You -- working with others -- can help your child make these decisions wisely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis resource book is designed to help you with that process. It will help you work with your child and with your child's teachers and guidance counselors, to ensure that he or she has the option of going to college. It will help your child\u003cbr\u003eto prepare academically for the rigors of college, and it will help you to plan financially for the costs of a college education. A good academic record on your child's part and sound financial planning on your part will help ensure a menu\u003cbr\u003eof opportunities when the time comes to decide about college. Although this book was written primarily as a long-term planning guide for parents, guidance counselors and teachers will also find it useful and informative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book will help you to\u003cbr\u003e-- Set high expectations for your child's future;\u003cbr\u003e-- Know what college options are available;\u003cbr\u003e-- Plan your finances with college in mind; and\u003cbr\u003e-- Know what financial assistance your child may be eligible to receive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR COLLEGE\u003cbr\u003eI. General Questions About College\u003cbr\u003eWhy attend college?\u003cbr\u003eWhat types of colleges exist?\u003cbr\u003eWhat kinds of jobs are available to college graduates?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eII. Preparing for College\u003cbr\u003eWhat can my child do to prepare academically for college?\u003cbr\u003eWhat can my child do outside the classroom to prepare for college?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIII. Choosing a College\u003cbr\u003eHow can my child go about choosing a college?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIV. Financing a College Education\u003cbr\u003eHow much does a college education cost?\u003cbr\u003eHow can I afford to send my child to college?\u003cbr\u003eWhat are the most common sources of financial aid?\u003cbr\u003eIs my child eligible for financial aid? If so, how much ?\u003cbr\u003eAre there other ways to keep the cost of college down?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eV. Long-Range Planning\u003cbr\u003eHow do I set up a long-range plan?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVI. Important Terms\u003cbr\u003eWhat terms do I need to understand?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVII. Other Sources of Information\u003cbr\u003eWhere can I get more information on the topics discussed\u003cbr\u003ein this handbook?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExercises and Checklists for You and Your Child\u003cbr\u003eHelp Your Child Think About a Career\u003cbr\u003eCourse Planner for Parent and Student\u003cbr\u003eCollege Inquiries\u003cbr\u003eCollege Preparation Checklist for Students\u003cbr\u003eFinancial Preparation Checklist for Parents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharts\u003cbr\u003eChart 1: Examples of Jobs Requiring College Preparation\u003cbr\u003eChart 2: High School Courses Recommended for a Four-Year College\u003cbr\u003eChart 3: Questions To Ask Guidance Counselors\u003cbr\u003eChart 4: Distribution of College Students by the Amount of Tuition and Fees Charged\u003cbr\u003eChart 5: Typical College\u003cbr\u003eChart 6: Average Tuition and Fees By Type of College, School Year 1991-1992\u003cbr\u003eChart 7: Amount You Would Need To Save To Have $10,000 Available When Your Child Begins College\u003cbr\u003eChart 8: Examples of Savings Instruments and Investments\u003cbr\u003eChart 9: How Much Need-Based Financial Aid Can My Child Get?\u003cbr\u003eChart 10: Military Postsecondary Education Opportunities","brand":"Tri-Fold Media Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47165172220144,"sku":"2940016340838","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940016340838_p0.jpg?v=1763634326","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940016340838","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}