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71: Preparing Kids for College

June 09, 2021 • Janelle, Roni, MaryAnn • Episode 71

When is a good time to start preparing your kids for College?

Today we have a special guest who’s sharing her tips on how she prepared her daughter for college, while being a single mama and working a full time job. No matter how busy you are, there’s always time to prepare your child for success.

So go grab your drinks, pop in those earphones -especially if you have little ears around, and let’s dive right into Episode # 71

We Discuss...

How old is your daughter?
What College does she go to?
Did she go to a private high school or public school?
Was she one of those children who quickly thrived in school?
Why was it important to you to plant the idea of College?
Was not going to College an option?
At what age did you start having conversations about College with her?
How did you get her interested in College?
What were your steps for preparing your daughter for the College in...
- Elementary School?
- Middle School?
- High School?
Do you feel like she still was able to enjoy being a kid and do extra curricular activities or was it only about her academics? How do you recommend finding a good Balance?
How did she decide which College she wanted to go to?
Can you explain the application process?
Do you believe it's the parents responsibility to cover the cost of College?
How does someone apply for financial aid?
Do you recommend student loans?
Did she receive any Grants & Scholarships?
When should our children start applying for Scholarships?
Do you recommend the Dorm life experience?
How do you feel about students working while going to school?
Having gone through this whole experience, is there anything you learned along the way that you would've done differently to prepare her for College?

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https://www.mamasmimosas.com/shownotes/71

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