Parents & Guardians Community

This community is here to help parents with children going through college admissions connect, collaborate and spread knowledge.

Welcome to our Parents & Guardians Community!🎉
✨Welcome to our new and growing Parents And Guardians Community! ✨We are thrilled to have you as a member of our forum. We built our Parents Community to provide you with insights from our more than 80 years of experience and give you access to discussions from our team of Pre-College Experts and other parents, guardians,…
SAT® vs ACT®: Which test should your child take?
Both the SAT and the ACT are nationally administered, standardized tests that help schools evaluate your child's application and see how prepared they are for college courses. Most colleges accept scores from either test, so your child can take the test that’s right for them. Have you and your child decided on which test…
Advanced Placement (AP),International Baccalaureate (IB), & Dual Enrollment (DE)
Let's talk about AP, IB, & Dual Enrollment! AP (Advanced Placement) - The AP program is built out by College Board (administrators of the SAT). They define their program as one that enables students to take college level courses while in highschool. Most schools offer this program and in some cases, taking the AP exam at…
Dual Enrollment and College Admissions
Now that we know what Dual Enrollment is, let's learn about some of the benefits and impacts on college admissions. Benefits: According to the official Department of Education blog, "On average, dual enrollment has a positive impact on high school academics, high school graduation rates, college enrollment, college…
High School Test Timeline
High School Test Timeline: Your Guide to Staying Ahead of the Game (For more help with planning for your child's high school success, check out Kaplan College Advantage as well as Kaplan's Unlimited Prep) High school is a whirlwind of academics, extracurriculars, and social life. As parents and guardians, we want our teens…

Parents & Guardians
This community is here to help parents with children going through college admissions connect, collaborate and spread knowledge.

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High School Test Timeline
High School Test Timeline: Your Guide to Staying Ahead of the Game (For more help with planning for your child's high school success, check out Kaplan College Advantage as well as Kaplan's Unlimited Prep) High school is a whirlwind of academics, extracurriculars, and social life. As parents and guardians, we want our teens…
What is the PSAT/NMSQT? (Sign up for our free Digital PSAT Cram Session!)
With the PSAT/NMSQT coming up in October, let's break down talk about it! What is the PSAT?The PSAT is mostly a practice version of the SAT®, but it can also lead to more money for college. The highest performers on this exam are eligible to earn scholarships, and even just becoming a Commended Scholar can be a helpful…
What topics would you like to us to cover this new school year?
New school year, new opportunities to learn and grow! Please let us know in the comments below what topics you would like to learn about. We will select the top answers to create posts throughout the school year to help you and your student navigate the journey to college.
Mid Week Motivation✨
Back to school is a hectic time for us parents and guardians. With all of the new routines, challenges, opportunities, afterschool activities, and so much more going on at once, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and like you aren't doing enough. As a parent myself, I can definitely say I've been there, so I wanted to remind…
Save Money On Tuition💰️
Did you know about WUE? I lived in the Midwest when I went to college so I didn't know WUE existed until last night at our Senior's Back To School night. WUE is an interstate tuition savings program. Many times out-of-state tuition is 300% more than in-state tuition, but if you are in a WUE state you will pay no more than…
🍎 BTS! 📚
Back to School Season is here! As the new school year commences for some and fast approaches for others, it's crucial to carefully strategize to ensure your child's success. Take the time to delve into the following discussions, and please feel free to share any questions or concerns you may have about effectively planning…
Apply and Explore Colleges using the Common App 👨‍🎓
Hi fellow parents/guardians. 👋 I have a high schooler applying for college and wanted to share this app with all of you. It has allowed her to apply to several colleges and easily research the ones she likes. I hope you find it helpful as well.
Which year do you think is the most crucial to college admissions?
How do I pay for college?
Planning how to get INTO a good college is one important part of the process; the next is planning how to pay for it. Here are a few things you can do to plan to pay for college: 1. Complete FAFSA as soon as it opens on October 1st of senior year. (Need-based aid and taking out student loans can only be done with the…
What grade is your child going into this coming school year?
Make sure to vote so that we can create content that will be helpful for you and your family in the pre-college journey!