The Back-to-School Link Roundup for Parents
Posted 23 Aug, 2010
It’s that time again–students of all ages are heading back to school. Whether you’re parenting high-school aged children or sending your first (or second, or third!) off to college, you’re probably feeling the pressure of getting your back-to-school to-do list started–and I have a helpful group of articles to get you on the right track!
High School Students
Grades aren’t the only thing your child should be working on during even the earliest high school years–there are plenty of scholarship opportunities for high school students of all ages, and they should also spend time preparing for the SATs or ACTs and AP tests to increase their competitive edge.
- Private Scholarship How-tos: Search and Apply Early and Often!
- Prepare for the SAT-for Less (or for FREE)!
- Helping Your Student Prepare for AP Tests
High School Seniors
Senior year is an exciting one, full of the anticipation of next year–when your child will be heading off to college! (Where do the years go?) Help your child keep nervousness at bay by learning how to help them get a jump on their college applications, and how to choose the “right” college for your student.
- 5 Ways to Get a Head Start on College Applications
- How to Choose the “Right” College
- Making College Visits in a Tough Economy
College Students
Whether your child is going away to college for the first time or gearing up for the final year of college, you’ll want to review the “Off to College Checklist” for tips about how to update your finances for the college years, and learn how your child can help contribute to college costs as well.
- Your Must-Have “My Student Is Off to College” Checklist!
- Student Income: 7 Easy Ways for Your Child to Make Extra Cash
- How to Budget WITH Your Student & Change Your Estimated College Cost
- 3 Things Your Student Should Know About Loans
All the best,
Deborah Fox

Deborah Fox is the founder of Fox College Funding®, a nationwide company that helps families find creative ways to reduce their college costs.
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It’s that time again–students of all ages are heading back to school. Whether you’re parenting high-school aged children or sending your first (or second, or third!) off to college, you’re probably feeling the pressure of getting your back-to-school to-do list started–and I have a helpful group of articles to get you on the right track!
High School Students
Grades aren’t the only thing your child should be working on during even the earliest high school years–there are plenty of scholarship opportunities for high school students of all ages, and they should also spend time preparing for the SATs or ACTs and AP tests to increase their competitive edge.
- Private Scholarship How-tos: Search and Apply Early and Often!
- Prepare for the SAT-for Less (or for FREE)!
- Helping Your Student Prepare for AP Tests
High School Seniors
Senior year is an exciting one, full of the anticipation of next year–when your child will be heading off to college! (Where do the years go?) Help your child keep nervousness at bay by learning how to help them get a jump on their college applications, and how to choose the “right” college for your student.
- 5 Ways to Get a Head Start on College Applications
- How to Choose the “Right” College
- Making College Visits in a Tough Economy
College Students
Whether your child is going away to college for the first time or gearing up for the final year of college, you’ll want to review the “Off to College Checklist” for tips about how to update your finances for the college years, and learn how your child can help contribute to college costs as well.
- Your Must-Have “My Student Is Off to College” Checklist!
- Student Income: 7 Easy Ways for Your Child to Make Extra Cash
- How to Budget WITH Your Student & Change Your Estimated College Cost
- 3 Things Your Student Should Know About Loans
All the best,
Deborah Fox

Deborah Fox is the founder of Fox College Funding®, a nationwide company that helps families find creative ways to reduce their college costs.
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