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What Your Child Needs to Succeed

There’s no secret to getting a high score on the SAT or ACT, but there are many ways you can help your teen prepare for the test(s). By encouraging your teen to take challenging courses, get familiar with the test formats, and research college requirements you’ll increase her chances of scoring well when test time arrives.

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The college essay gives your teen a chance to communicate with colleges on a more personal level and reveals who she is. It can be a strong voice in your child's favor and one way to stand out from the crowd.
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Action Tips for January

Get informed about college costs. Explore your family's options for financing your child's college education and learn how financial aid works.
Freshman Action Plan >

If your teen is taking the PSAT/NMSQT have her check “yes” for Student Search Service® to learn about colleges and scholarships.
Sophomore Action Plan >

Your teen can take either the SAT Reasoning Test™ or up to three SAT Subject Tests™ on one test day. See the SAT Schedule of test dates and register online for the SAT.
Junior Action Plan >

Use Scholarship Search at collegeboard.com, review scholarship books, and have your teen ask his counselor about local and state funding sources.
Senior Action Plan >
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