“How much does college cost?” The anguished cry echoes from living room to living room across the country. When looking at costs, make sure they include tuition, room and board, and fees: California State Universities (CSU) cost $24,000 http://www.calstate.edu/sas/costofattendance/ University of California schools cost: $33,600 http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/paying-for-uc/tuition-and-cost/ Private liberal arts colleges: $15,000--$65,500 Specialized schools, such

Standardized Testing: PSAT/NMSQT The PSAT is a “practice” SAT or Scholastic Aptitude Test. It is usually taken in 10th and/or 11th grade. In 10th grade, view it as an anxiety free chance to take a test whose results don’t matter but gets you used to sitting down and filling out bubbles. Familiarity with the tests and getting used to them is essential for many students to do well. Families should review the scores in 10th grade and see which areas: Critical Reading, Math, or W