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UID:9-1@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902
SUMMARY:🎓 Grades start counting now
DESCRIPTION:Freshman grades are part of the GPA colleges see. Help your student build good study habits early.
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UID:9-2@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250916
SUMMARY:💬 Talk about why college
DESCRIPTION:Ask: what do you think college is for, and is it worth it for you? No pressure, just curiosity.
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UID:9-3@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
SUMMARY:📅 Meet the counselor and learn A-G
DESCRIPTION:Introduce yourself to the counselor. Ask which courses (the A-G list) keep UC and CSU options open.
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UID:9-4@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251102
SUMMARY:📚 Explore one or two real interests
DESCRIPTION:Encourage activities your student actually enjoys. Depth beats a long list of clubs.
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UID:9-5@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116
SUMMARY:💰 Bust the cost myth early
DESCRIPTION:Most families overestimate college cost. Look up one school's net price together so sticker shock does not steer decisions.
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UID:9-6@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
SUMMARY:💰 Start a small savings habit
DESCRIPTION:Even a small automatic monthly amount adds up over four years. Anything is better than nothing.
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UID:9-7@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
SUMMARY:🎓 Aim for some rigor next year
DESCRIPTION:When choosing 10th-grade classes, encourage one challenging course your student can handle. Growth matters more than a perfect GPA.
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UID:9-8@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260602
SUMMARY:📚 Make the summer count
DESCRIPTION:A job, volunteering, or a free program helps your student explore interests and build a story for later.
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