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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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🍎 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…
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Apply and Explore Colleges using the Common App 👨‍🎓
Hi fellow parents/guardians. đź‘‹ 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.
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Which year do you think is the most crucial to college admissions?
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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…
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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!
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How to select a college?
We all agree that picking the right college is an important part of the process, right? - So how do you do it? We asked our expert instructor Sasha just that! Here are some questions she recommends all students and their families ask themselves when selecting a college: 1. Am I a good fit for that college? - What is my…
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Set a Plan - SENIOR YEAR
During your senior here's what you and your child want to focus on: -COLLEGE APPLICATIONS! Have a timeline because some colleges have early application deadlines (early action/early decision) -On October 1st, complete FAFSA: -Complete financial aid verification paperwork so that you and the student can compare financial…
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Set a plan - JUNIOR YEAR
JUNIOR YEAR IS HUGE! Here is a list of things you'll want to do before senior year: -Make sure you have studied for and taken the PSAT NMSQT in October and use those results to inform your study plan for the SAT in the Spring. -Take the SAT in the Spring^^^ -Create a list of 7 colleges you want to apply to -Maintain your…
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Free Webinar! Getting Ahead - Early Decision and Early Application
This event was created to help you analyze the merits and demerits of early decision and early application strategies. Gain insight into whether it's the right approach for your child. Let us know what your biggest takeaways were and what other questions you have for us, in the comments below!
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Set a Plan! - Sophomore Year
For students entering into their sophomore year next year, here is what they need to know: -This is the year they will want to get into some AP classes. Learn more about AP classes and their advantages «« here! -Practice/Hone in on study skills. This will be the foundation they will build upon through their HS career and…
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SET A PLAN - ( freshman year) - HOW TO GET YOUR CHILD INTO COLLEGE ...THE SERIES
A common question parents and guardians have is how they can help their child set a plan that will lead them to the college path. Each year presents new and unique opportunities to set your child up for success. Today, let's talk about FRESHMAN YEAR: During their freshman year, they want to focus on maintaining a strong…
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🚨NEW SERIES ALERT🚨: How to get your student to college🏫
There are numerous ways to prepare for the college admissions process during high school. In this series, "How to get your student to college," we will discuss what can be done in freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years to help your student prepare for a successful college admissions process. We will also answer…
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Financial Planning for College - A Deep Dive into Timelines
Financial planning is a crucial piece of the college planning process overall. Today at 7:30 PM ET, join teacher Sasha as she helps you dive deeper into Financial Aid planning, and break down the tasks and timelines for Junior and Senior year. After the event, come back here and keep the conversation going! Let us know…
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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…
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AP Classes And College Admissions
Now that we know what AP classes are, let's discuss the potential benefits and the impact on admissions. Some of the benefits: -College Credit: Most AP colleges give students college credit for scoring a 3 or 4+ on the exam (varies from college to college so we recommend checking with the schools your child may want to go…
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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…
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do you feel that your 10th grader knows enough about her/himself?
seems to me that there is much talk about college but not enough about their values, work values, their work preferences etc. What do you in order to get them more ready for this type of self learning?
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Parents & Guardians: Your Role In The College Application Process
We want to hear from you! Let us know your biggest takeaways from today's live session in the comments below.
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How to prepare yourself (and your child) for the future
As a parent or guardian, you quickly become accustomed to dealing with transitions. Although change is inevitable, it's normal to feel unsure about how to handle it at times. While searching for ways to support our high school students and college freshmen, I came across a useful video. «««««« Check it out and let me know…
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How to stand out in high school on the pre-law track!
You are ahead of the game if you know your law school dreams as early as high school! Most importantly, please don't spread yourself too thin! Only take on a reasonable amount of other activities because your academics are number one! Here are a few pieces of advice to help leverage your goals at this stage in your law…
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Helping future project managers
Hello everyone! I am a certified Project Manager Professional (PMP). I would be happy to help any students who are looking into becoming project managers. Project Management is one of the fastest growing fields around the world and is utilized in one way or another in the majority of employment fields. Please let me know…
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đź’¬Event Discussion: Getting Ahead - Early Decision and Early Application
Thank you for joining our live event on early decision and early application today!🎉 Please share your biggest takeaway from today's webinar in the comments below. Also, feel free to ask any additional questions.💬✨
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Earn your Real Estate License
Are you curious about alternative career paths for your soon-to-be high school graduate? Have they shown an interest in entrepreneurship, sales, or working in a dynamic, ever-evolving industry? If so, have you considered encouraging them to explore the world of real estate? Earning a real estate license straight out of…
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Event Discussion: All About College Admissions Tests - SATs, ACTs, and More
Thanks for joining our webinar on College Admissions Tests! Comment below to share some takeaways or any additional questions you might have. Also, don't forget to join our next webinar where we will cover how to write an outstanding college essay.
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Helping students with special needs navigate the SAT's
Hey, #KaplanCommunity! 👋 As a parent of a special needs child, I know how stressful preparing for the SAT's can be on an entire family. I would love to share my experience and hear yours. We can all work together to help our children navigate the SATs! 📚💪 From my own experience, I understand that the SATs can be…
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Parents
I am able to help students and parents with determining which degree might be best for them. I have educational skills and experience to assist. I also have enrollment skills to assist with the steps required.
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Navigating High School-Aligning Coursework and College Goals🥅
Course selections, extracurricular activities, and volunteer work are all things that can impact your child's college goals.💯💯💯 What strategies have you used to help your child align these? If you want to understand how these choices can impact your child's college acceptance, expert pre-college teacher Sasha will be…
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What Are AP Exams?
AP Exams are given once a year, in May. AP exams are scored on a scale of 1–5; a passing score on any AP exam is 3 or higher. Multiple choice answers are graded by computer, and only correct answers count—there are no deductions for incorrect or blank answers. For most AP exams, the free-response section is graded by…
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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…
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College Admissions Advising
I know I'm not the only one who feels intimidated by the college admissions process. A Kaplan study showed that more than a third of parents didn't feel fully prepared. That's understandable! The process can be complex and difficult to navigate. Kaplan's new AI college advising tool can help. Check it out for free and let…
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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,…
