Six Simple Ways to Give Your Student a College Admissions “Edge”

This year’s high school graduating class is the largest in U.S. history. That means winning a coveted slot at the college of one’s choice is now more competitive than ever.

If you’re the parent of a high school sophomore, junior, or senior, you’re no doubt doing all the right things to help your student succeed: SAT/ACT prep? Check. Math, Spanish, or Physics tutor? Check. AP classes? You bet. Then there’s the community service, after school activities, part-time job, etc.

So what additional steps can you and your student take to give him or her that all important college admissions edge? Plenty. My recent article on Associated Content provides some simple ways to start: (click here)