Parents/Guardians/Family

By now, your family probably has a pretty good idea that you want 2 go 2 college.  You want them on your team so the important thing is 2 keep talking with them.  Let them know you are learning how 2 go!

Make sure your message is clear and understood.  You want 2 go 2 college and you want their help and support.  Sometimes they will be able 2 help you and other times they won’t.  If your parents do not have college experience, they may appear unsupportive or intimidated about the process.  Strong relationships really depend on keeping the lines of communication open.  Keep asking for their help and keep sharing what you learn about the process.

• Ask if your family can take or go with you on college visits.  It will give you and them a chance 2 feel comfortable on college campuses.
• Let those adults with a college background share their experience with you.
• Plan to the have the college conversation on a regular basis.  Your message and actions must be consistent so everyone knows you are serious about your goal of attending college.  You’ve come too far now 2 turn back.
• If no one in your family has been 2 college, ask them 2 join you in learning about the steps 2 take for getting there.  Who knows-maybe you will influence your other family members 2 think about going 2 college.
• Your friends will be important in the process as well.  Keep surrounded by those who plan on heading 2 college as well.  Friends “in the know” can help you go!!