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[quote=Anonymous]I haven't read all the posts, but just wanted to add my experience.

I have a very bright child who is disorganized and procrastinates, as many children do.

There is NO WAY my child could have gotten her college applications done without her incredible college guidance department AND me. I did about 50% of the work, all behind the scenes. So when she asked me questions, I had the answers. I gently reminded her of deadlines, helped edit her essays (she asked me to), met with her guidance counselor when he asked me to. I generally kept on top of the entire process, especially deadlines and scholarship deadlines. DD did get some merit aid. State universities are accepting applications now (or will be soon), and most are due by Nov. 1.

If money is no object, OP, then you have less to worry about. But financial aid at some colleges gets used up by early applicants, so if you are applying for FA, then get your applications in early!

I totally disagree with the "your kid should own the process" posters for a disorganized kid. In my experience (and the experience of most of the parents I know) that doesn't work with a teen who's involved with a million things (sports, friends, schoolwork, EC's etc.) and has issues with organization. You must stay on top of the process for your child. Just stay in the background, though, so your child doesn't feel pressured. [/quote]

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