Getting an early start

College might seem like a long time away. But Middle School lays the foundation for success in High School.

Book: Kickstart to College, by Marian Edelman Borden
The first book we read back when our daughter was in 8th Grade. Aimed at kids in middle school. Gives the facts in an easily digestible format.

What Colleges Don’t Tell You (And Other Parents Don’t Want You to Know): 272 Secrets for Getting Your Kid into the Top Schools, by Elizabeth Wissner-Gross
Solid information from a superstar of the admissions business. Comprehensive and detailed.

Web: A Parents Guide to Middle School
The best web site we’ve seen for the academic, social and emotional development of the Middle-Schooler.