This guidebook will explain to the reader the necessary information needed to make planning for college easier, including valuable college planning tips which will be beneficial towards a student’s future. Students, in your life you will be facing challenges as you begin preparing for college. This tool will empower you and your parents. Most questions you have about the how’s, why’s, and what’s of college planning will be answered in this book. Parents and/or guardians, the “Nine Key Decisions for Better College Planning – Better Life: Making College DREAMS a Reality” are important for helping prepare your kids for college and making the transition from high school to college enjoyable.

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Nine Key Decisions to Better College Planning – Better Life includes: -Road Map for College Success -Self-Discovery -Mentoring and Coaching -PSAT, SAT, ACT Testing -Writing Winning Essays -Recommendation Letters -Personal Statements -Best Fit for College Admissions -Financial Assistance (FAFSA, State and Institutional) Author Shelly Rufin combines her ability to educate and motivate with her extensive experience in federal and state regulations and local policies. Shelly helps college-bound students complete admissions applications, winning essays, personality career assessments, financial aid planning, and more, to get results.