"I just want to know what to do"

anonymous parent

Many parents just want a structured plan that details exactly what their teenager should be doing to complete their college admission and scholarship applications. We have it. It’s called the “4-Week Application Plan.” This guide provides parents with step-by-step instructions for a four-week period at the beginning of senior year.

The 4-week Application Plan is the latest College Prep MAP. Four weekly plans teach parents exactly how to help their rising senior complete these 12 college planning activities at the beginning of the senior year.

Parents use a simple 3-step system of Review, Discuss and Monitor to guide their teenager through the program. Here’s how parents use the Review, Discuss, and Monitor system.

Using The College Prep MAP

Step 1 - Review

Read the weekly activity plan on Sunday and learn what will be accomplished. Each weekly plan includes a set of “Tasks” and specific instructions for completing all activities. The structure and organization of each weekly plan is designed to help your teen stay focused and get the activities completed.

Step 2 - Discuss

Discuss the weekly plan with your teenager and make sure the activities are clear. Also, make sure that your teenager has the time and resources to complete all activities. Lastly, let your teenager know that you’ll be checking that the activities have been completed on Saturday.

Step 3 - Monitor

Track your teenager's progress at the end of every week. The work your teenager has completed toward their “Weekly Goals” makes it easy to monitor their progress. Talking with your teen about what they’ve accomplished during the week will help them stay on-track and keep you informed.

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4-Week Application Plan

Guide your teenager to completion of 12 essential college planning activities in four weeks.

This 30-day program includes 4-weekly plans.

SNEAK PEAK

Front Page (p. 1)

Gives parents an organized snap-shot of the 12 application tasks.

Inside the Report (pp. 2-12)

Detailed instructions for each task over fours weeks. Here are just some of the college application tasks that your teenager will complete:

Finalize the list of target colleges
Identify and review scholarships
Chart admission application requirements
Plan the 6-step essay process
and more….

What You Get

Expert Guidance

Know exactly what needs to be done and when. The 4-Week Application Plan gives you the “details” for guiding your teenager to their best application for admission and scholarships. Now you’ll make more informed decisions about where to focus your energy and save time.

Monthly Plan

Organize what needs to be done every week with step-by-step instructions. Specific activities are explained for the 12th grade year. There is no guess work when you have a 4-week plan of action.

Progress

Stay aware of the progress your teenager is making with their college planning. In particular, know if they’re on-track or falling behind. The weekly “progress checklist” is a simple tool that allows for clear communication of what has and has not been completed.

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