Parents play a critical role

Explore your child’s interests

Provide a ‘learning’ environment

Create a routine for studying

Make college an expectation

Be clear that college is possible

Challenge your child to get good grades

Pursue a solid foundation in math and science

Read as much as possible

Encourage taking honors, AP, and even college courses in high school

School counselors can help• Choosing classes

• Explaining college options

• Applying for financial aid

Research financial aid opportunities

Explore pre-college and summer programs

Consider TRiO, Upward Bound

Take school seriously and make it a priority

Take the right steps to get into college

Take advantage of available resources