# Parents and Guardians

**Source**: https://admissions.purdue.edu/support-your-student/parents-guardians/
**Parent**: https://admissions.purdue.edu/become-student/closed-programs/

Guiding your student through the college admissions process is a significant undertaking. These resources are designed to support you every step of the way by focusing on key phases of your student’s journey.

## Small Steps To Take Right Now

### Goals and Aspirations

### Test Readiness

### Study Skills

### Extracurricular Impact

### Timelines

### Money Matters

### Goals and Aspirations

#### Explore College and Career Interests Together

Spend time researching colleges, and explore majors that align with your student’s interests and potential career paths. Encourage your student to seek out jobs and activities that align with their future goals.

- [Explore Majors](https://admissions.purdue.edu/academics/majors/)
- [Get On Track](https://admissions.purdue.edu/become-student/college-prep-timeline/)

### Test Readiness

#### Get Involved in Test Preparation

Review the SAT/ACT test dates and seek out free resources like Khan Academy’s Official Digital SAT Prep. Use practice tests and schedule study sessions to ensure your student is ready. If able, your student should take the SAT or ACT in the spring of their junior year at the latest in preparation for the Nov. 1 Early Action deadline that encompasses scholarship consideration.

- [Learn More](https://www.khanacademy.org/digital-sat)

### Study Skills

#### Foster Strong Academic Habits

Support your student by helping them create a study schedule and checking in regularly to keep them on track. Preparing for college begins with taking the most rigorous high school courses available to a student, and some families may also explore other options, such as classes at a local community college or university.

- [Learn More](https://admissions.purdue.edu/become-student/course-requirements/)

### Extracurricular Impact

#### Encourage Involvement in Extracurricular Activities

Support your student in exploring extracurricular activities that align with their interests. Experiences that showcase leadership, community service and personal interests contribute to a well-rounded profile and may also strengthen their college applications.

- [Guide to Applying](https://admissions.purdue.edu/become-student/guide/)

### Timelines

#### Stay on Top of College Application Deadlines

Create a timeline for college application deadlines and ensure your student is aware of important dates for applications, scholarships and financial aid. If possible, your student should apply by the Nov. 1 Early Action deadline in the fall of their final year of high school. Admission is more competitive when applying later.

- [Stay on Track](https://admissions.purdue.edu/become-student/deadlines/)

### Money Matters

#### Financial Planning for College

Start talking about the financial aspects of college, including budgeting, scholarships and family contributions, to reduce future stress and confusion.

- [Estimate Costs](https://www.purdue.edu/dfa/cost/calculator/)

[Costs and Financial Aid

Understanding college costs and financial aid options is essential for planning your student’s future. Explore tuition details, scholarships and financial aid.

Explore Cost and Aid](https://admissions.purdue.edu/cost-financial-aid/)

[Student Life

Get a glimpse of what life at Purdue is like, from housing and dining to student organizations and campus traditions.

Discover Student Life](https://admissions.purdue.edu/student-life/)

[Become a Student

Learn about Purdue’s admission process, application requirements and deadlines to help your student stay on track.

Guide Your Student](https://admissions.purdue.edu/become-student/)

[Academics

Purdue offers world-class academic programs across multiple disciplines. Find out more about majors, academic support and career readiness.

Explore Academics](https://admissions.purdue.edu/academics/)

## Purdue Parent & Family Connections

Stay in touch with Purdue and support your student’s journey. Our Parent & Family Connections program offers resources, events and ongoing communication for families.

[Stay Connected](https://www.purdue.edu/parentandfamily/  )

## Visit Purdue

### Experience Purdue firsthand. Schedule a visit to see where your student will learn, live and thrive.

- [Plan Visit](https://admissions.purdue.edu/visit/)

## Celebrate Your Admitted Student

### Boilermaker Downloads

Show your Purdue pride! Download stickers, social graphics and custom decor to celebrate your new Boilermaker.

- [Download now](https://admissions.purdue.edu/admitted-students/celebration-downloads/)

## Next Steps for Admitted Students

### Confirm enrollment, prepare for orientation and make sure your student is ready to begin their Purdue journey.

- [Explore next steps](https://admissions.purdue.edu/admitted-students/next-steps/)

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