High School Parents- Are Your Kids Registered for the ACT and SAT?

[scooterbug44]

Yes, you really need to keep on top of the deadlines and applications and allow extra time!

And avoid postmarking things at the last minute - bad impression and makes it among the last received and more likely to get lost.

Papa Scooterbug hated the FAFSA - he felt it was unfair to people who didn't have debt. He said if he'd known how it was figured he'd have bought everyone in the family a new car and Mama Scooterbug an engagement ring before filling it out!

 

[GoodWitch58]

Now that the parents are mobilized it would be great to continue the momentum with a workshop dedicated to filling out the FAFSA form. If this hasn't been done it's a great way to assist in the financial aid process. This paperwork can be daunting for many.

I've seen too many cases through the years where a student was well qualified academically, but was unable to pull together the financing to go to the next level only because the appropriate paperwork was not in place.

I am almost certain that a rep from the community college would come out and do the workshop. They would just need to be asked.

I will be glad to arrange an "expert" from Gulf Coast--we have a terrific person who can do this. Anyone interested just PM me.

 

[Matt J]

Let me know if you need any help with *shudder* financial aid. I used to do some of the presentations for SallieMae to prospective students. I don't work there anymore so I can tell you all the insider info.

 

[ItzKatzTime]

There are so many great posts that I would like to respond to, but seeing that I would take up to much room I will just say....Start planning early. I thought my sophmore's 8th grade year was soon enough....but, like Beach Runner said start at the 6th. PLAN PLAN PLAN and stay on target.

I totally agree that the guidance office needs all the help they can get. Last year when the kids were pre-scheduling we had a very nice helper, but she missed the boat with K's schedule and it took all of the first week of school and and again a week of the 2nd semester to get it straightened out. The whole time she was a nervous wreck that she might not get the right classes.

So, I want to thank everyone who is helping them. I know they must really appreciate all the parents. I know I do.

I do want to say many parents and teachers, as well as the administration, at Seaside Neighborhood School were a great help in the transition!

 

[ShallowsNole]

I am thinking that the seven-period day is going to be a vast help. While I luv luv luv the sound of a basketball bouncing and desperately want Squirt to keep playing, his academic schedule has been totally dependent on 2nd block varsity athletics PE. :roll: It may be the same way with seven periods, but at least then it won't be 25% of his curriculum.