College Prep Time

By Mitch Gross | August 12, 2009

While schools in the most of the country begin before the end of August, many students are starting to put their list of schools together, possibly considering Early Decision and looking at taking the SAT or ACT again.

Students will hit full stride once they're back in school, but with a little down time now it's a good time to visit schools and put together the proper plan to alleviate undue stress during the Fall.

A great blog post came out yesterday from the New York Times outlining a short to-do list before school is in session. In addition to Seniors, the blogger talks about incoming Juniors and how they can stay a step ahead. Definitely worth a read.

And, let us not forget Financial Aid. The College Board just released the 2010-11  CSS/Financial PROFILE Student Guide. Students can file the PROFILE as early as October 1, which is right around the corner. Parents need to be prepared, as the  financial award package could in the end be the deciding factor.