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[quote=Anonymous]Budget! Be honest with DD that undergrad could be a major expense.  But also emphasize she WILL have a lot options because she's smart, hardworking, and a wonderful person. Undergrad is just a stepping stone, not a final destination.

Meanwhile, obsess about GPA to maximize merit aid.

Testing will open options.Try low stress, free practice ACT & SAT to see which she prefers. Then prep accordingly through school, public library, online.

Pick quality over quantity of AP exams to earn college credit. Aim for 4-5 score in areas of interest. Note: every college is different in how they assign credit.

Make college tangible: This summer try pre-college programs: consider a program on a college campus or an online non-credit course in a topic of interest.

Like summer camp, it's for enrichment. It's an investment in empowerment. It won't help admissions, but it will help empower DD to consider what school environment or subjects she might love--or hate. This will help selecting a list of schools that will be good FOR HER, not just a "good school."

There are lots of affordable options. Or maybe a family member can help out if she goes to a program near a relative.

Depending on your situation and community, there may be College Access Program available to your child that can help her build a plan of action more thoroughly than a school counselor.

While DD starts to chart her way, you can focus on financial planning.

Together you'll find great options.
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