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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a teacher. We discuss college readiness beginning in K. We encourage diversifying activities and volunteer work in middle school in preparation for HS where it starts to "count". 8th grade is certainly not too early to begin thinking about college. But I wouldn't get worked up about everyone else is doing. Find activities/classes/sports/volunteer opportunities that your child is interested in and just make sure she's always involved (even through the summer). The "pressure" is only there if you let it be...[/quote]
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