Ph. D. A. Nicki Washington

Prepped for Success: What Every Parent Should Know About the College Application Process, Second Edition Ph. D. A. Nicki Washington Revised edition

College is an exciting time in any young person's life. However, getting there requires much more than simply searching for scholarships. The admissions process requires completing a number of steps before freshman move-in, including: Identifying Schools and Majors Completing Admissions Applications Preparing for and Taking Standardized Tests Understanding and Finding Financial Aid Completing the FAFSA Post-Decision Activities In Prepped for Success, you find all of the information you need and more to ensure your student has the most competitive advantage possible when applying to colleges and universities. In addition to the steps above, this second edition includes new information for parents and students on: Changes to the SAT and ACT New Financial Aid Opportunities Information for First-Generation College Students Each chapter includes a suggested timeline to complete activities and FAQs, ensuring you are actively involved and have an organized plan of action for your student's senior year of high school. Don't wait until it's too late. Get started on your student's future today! Dr. Nicki Washington is also the author of Stay Prepped: 10 Steps to Succeeding in College (and Having a Ball Doing It)! She is a noted professor and speaker, participating in various workshops and events dedicated to college prep, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), and computer science.