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Get Ready for College with Seventeen: College Goals

Friday, May 18, 2018 by Lolli 44 Comments

Bluestreak Books sent me a copy of Seventeen: College Goals AND is providing a prize pack for one of my lucky readers! Affiliate links are used within this post.

Get Ready for College with Seventeen: College Goals

I thought potty training was hard. The toddler struggles have NOTHING on dealing with growing teens. Teaching them how to drive, surviving SATs, preparing them for high school graduation, helping them with college applications, and finding their first apartment away from home.

Two down (almost).

Three to go.

Get Ready for College with Seventeen: College Goals

My second daughter graduated from high school last year and has been attending community college locally while she worked as a nanny. She’s currently apartment hunting out west as she prepares to move out and continue her education (and her social life) in a different state.

My oldest son is 17 and finishing up his junior year of high school, which means that things are going to get REALLY busy around our house. Again.

Get Ready for College with Seventeen: College Goals

When Seventeen: College Goals came in the mail, my 18-year-old immediately said, “where was this a year ago? I could have used this then!” However, as she flipped through the pages, she found so much helpful information. We both agreed that this would be the perfect book to give to a girl starting her junior year of high school. There are so many things that my kids weren’t thinking about that early in their high school careers, but I can attest that things like SATs and college applications sneak up on you FAST. It never hurts to start thinking and planning early.

About the Book

The only thing standing between you and that college life is figuring out where you might want to go, completing your applications, writing a killer essay, scoring solid test scores, shining in your activities, getting glowing recommendations, and . . . okay, that’s a lot. But even though being accepted into college can seem big and overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be.

That’s where Seventeen: College Goals comes in. This stress-free guide—part-planner, part-journal—will help walk you through the step-by-step process of applying to colleges. There are pages filled with practical cheat sheets, handy life hacks, thoughtful tips, fun quizzes, inspiring quotes from your favorite celebs and leaders, and prompts that will push you to self-reflect. (After all, that’s what college essays are all about!) This way, you can freak out less about if you’ll get in, and actually start thinking about which school’s offer you’re going to accept.

Get Ready for College with Seventeen: College Goals

Seventeen: College Goals – An Insider’s Guide to Finding and Getting Into A School You’ll Love

By the Editors of Seventeen Magazine

In Stores April 10, 2018

Published by Bluestreak Books, an imprint of Weldon Owen

Do you have a son or daughter heading to college in the next few years? Then this is the book for you! And good news – one of my readers is going to WIN a copy (plus a fun little Visa gift card too!).

Get Ready for College with Seventeen: College Goals

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Getting ready for college is a lot of work! One Food Fun Family (1) winner will receive:

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Get Ready for College with Seventeen: College Goals

Giveaway open to US addresses only. Prizing and samples provided by Bluestreak Books. Giveaway ends June 1, 2018 at 11:59pm ET, after which a winner will be chosen at random and notified via email. Good luck!

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Comments

  1. Rosie says

    Friday, June 1, 2018 at 6:56 am

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  2. Dana Rodriguez says

    Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 6:15 pm

    I commented on Good Morning Smoothie Recipes – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #118

  3. Dana Rodriguez says

    Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 5:42 pm

    I agree… start researching early!

  4. Anna Pry says

    Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 12:11 pm

    Getting a realistic grip on how much it will cost, how you will pay for it and what your options are. I don’t know anyone who paid for their college education, that doesn’t in some way regret the financial choices they made.

  5. Linda says

    Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 12:07 pm

    Early preparation and touring colleges that you may consider earlier too is a good idea.

  6. courtney b says

    Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 11:42 pm

    buy two of everything because your bound to lose one!!!

  7. courtney b says

    Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 11:34 pm

    buy two of everything cause your bound to lose one of them!!

  8. Bridgett says

    Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 1:36 pm

    We are doing a lots of research into grants and scholarships.

  9. James Robert says

    Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 11:52 am

    My daughter wants a college where both sides of a view is heard and allowed and not blocked by one side vs the other.

  10. Susan Smith says

    Monday, May 28, 2018 at 7:38 pm

    Start researching scholarships and colleges and start taking your SAT’s in your Junior year of High School.

  11. Susan Christy says

    Monday, May 28, 2018 at 1:41 pm

    Take some college prep courses, do a lot of research and apply for every grant and scholarship that you can!

  12. Rosie says

    Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 10:07 am

    I commented on SPRING SALAD RECIPES – DELICIOUS DISHES RECIPE PARTY!

  13. Barbara Montag says

    Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 11:29 pm

    My tip for looking for colleges – Do your research on majors and types of degrees.
    Make a list of ones that best fit you.
    Use that list to choose schools.
    thank you

  14. Amanda Whitley says

    Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 8:16 pm

    my best tip is to get ready as early as possible.

  15. Janet W. says

    Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 8:07 pm

    My best tip for getting ready for college is to not wait until the last minute, make a checklist of things you need, and have it nicely organized and ready for move-in day!

  16. Rosie says

    Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 7:01 pm

    I commented on TASTY STRAWBERRY RECIPES – DELICIOUS DISHES RECIPE PARTY !

  17. Rosie says

    Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 6:47 pm

    My advice and tip would be to be realistic about going for a major that will help you earn a good living. I have watched difficult situations over the years whose kids majored in theatre or art and then tried to make a career out of it. You can always do things like that for a hobby.

  18. Mita says

    Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 12:39 pm

    Learn to budget

  19. Lisa Brown says

    Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 10:32 am

    learn to manage your money

  20. Ashley B says

    Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 9:08 pm

    Weigh all your options and take your time!

  21. Ellie Wright says

    Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 11:17 am

    Have your teen a credit card the year before leaving for college. So they learn to be responsible before leaving home.

  22. Sarah Hayes says

    Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 1:08 pm

    develop a strong work ethic and work towards being very independent.

  23. Tabathia B says

    Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    To start researching scholarships early with your advisor/counselor and on your own

  24. Kim Henrichs says

    Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 8:47 am

    Set a good budget and don’t get roped into the credit card offers and whatnot that they try to pull on campus.

  25. Allison Swain says

    Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 5:00 pm

    My tip is to have a budget plan!

    Thank you for the chance to win

  26. Betsy Barnes says

    Monday, May 21, 2018 at 7:32 pm

    Explore a hobby; try a sport; join an academic club; volunteer for a worthy cause.Colleges look for balance outside of just good grades.

  27. Ken C says

    Monday, May 21, 2018 at 3:23 pm

    Learning to budget and time management are very important for college success

  28. Dawn Monroe says

    Monday, May 21, 2018 at 12:13 pm

    This is my first time dealing with college but my tip is use help that is available through school and vocations.

  29. Natalie says

    Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 3:58 pm

    My tip is to buy your textbooks online so that you can participate in a book buy back program

  30. Kristen says

    Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 11:23 am

    Learn to budget!

  31. Laurajj says

    Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 6:59 pm

    I have to say its very important to make sure they know how to make meals for themselves.

  32. GB says

    Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 2:44 pm

    My best tip is to ask others you trust about their experiences in the college process and what they learned and what they would have done differently.

  33. Chrissy says

    Friday, May 18, 2018 at 9:30 pm

    I would say there’s nothing wrong with going to a community college for a year to figure out what you want to do. College is expensive and it’s not worth the debt if you get a degree in something you never use!

  34. Cheryl B says

    Friday, May 18, 2018 at 8:57 pm

    My best tip is to visit the college your child wishes to attend, get familar with it.

  35. heather says

    Friday, May 18, 2018 at 8:34 pm

    My best tip is to shop around at different colleges and do your homework.

  36. Maria Beas says

    Friday, May 18, 2018 at 8:09 pm

    Be organized, take a test that best help you choose a career, work hard and always ask for help when needed. Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing giveaway.

  37. HS says

    Friday, May 18, 2018 at 4:15 pm

    My best tip is to learn from experienced people, either from friends, family or take prep course.

  38. Jessica To says

    Friday, May 18, 2018 at 3:42 pm

    My tip is to pick the brains of friends and family members who are already in college and have been thru the admission and selection process.

  39. Elena says

    Friday, May 18, 2018 at 2:45 pm

    Work hard and, get good GPA

  40. mami2jcn says

    Friday, May 18, 2018 at 1:56 pm

    Take an SAT prep course and hire a tutor if necessary.

  41. Elle says

    Friday, May 18, 2018 at 12:02 pm

    My best tip is to prepare and plan as early as possible & really think about what you want to get out of college life & look for colleges that meet those expectations whether it means finding a large school or one that is private & smaller.

  42. shelly peterson says

    Friday, May 18, 2018 at 11:47 am

    Prepare for the SATs early.

  43. Kelly D says

    Friday, May 18, 2018 at 10:16 am

    My tip is to take any college prep courses that are offered.

  44. Lauren says

    Friday, May 18, 2018 at 8:52 am

    I think starting to prepare early is important.

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