We work with students in grades 2-12 (and beyond), and trust me, it's never too early to start preparing them for college. Washington Post writer, Jay Matthews, offers "8 subtle ways to prepare middle schoolers for college" below. To read the entire article, including full descriptions and anecdotes that accompany each tip, click here.
1. Notice what they enjoy doing, and help them do more of it.
2. Make sure your child knows that B’s are fine in middle school and that fun is important.
3. Enroll them in Algebra I in the eighth grade.
4. Insist they develop some practical housework skills.
5. Flavor family trips with a bit of college atmosphere.
6. Encourage children who are curious about the world to take a foreign language.
8. Do everything you can to encourage reading.
[Source: washingtonpost.com]
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