<p>Just wondering where our sons/daughters are in the college preparation / search process? I’m thinking of what they’re thinking and doing, as well as how they feel about it.</p>
<p>I started wondering about this when I signed up D for a free PSAT practice test + prep session run by Kaplan at our local public library. I saw the sign-up sheet and there weren’t many students signed up yet: 2 9th graders, 3 10th and 2 11th graders. She’s not eager to do it but a friend who has been working with kids on college admissions for years is encouraging her to try it, especially since her school has the 10th graders taking the PSAT in October.</p>
<p>She took the SAT II Bio in June, got a 680 and is retaking it in October, again on our friend’s advice.</p>
<p>We were in the Cornell area last month and took the college tour. D liked the school but wasn’t that enthusiastic about the idea of college tours in general. She’s an excellent student and I know she’s started to think about college but I’m wondering whether I’m pushing her too early?</p>