How soon?

 
 
I was once visiting a home of a single mother of two, the oldest was in Jr. High and the other in Elementary school.  While talking with the mother in the kitchen, I noticed scores from the SAT were posted on the refrigerator.  I didn’t pay  attention the the scores but it made me think Is it better to start preparing a child for college in Middle School or wait until Junior year in high school?
 
It is the norm for most students prepare for college in high school around their junior year.  Is this a sound practice?  The advantages may be great for a student who prepares academically for college as early as eighth grade.  If a student is getting familiar with a national standardize test in middle school, there isn’t as much pressure as a Junior or Senior. An early start may result in a student having more confidence in math, science, and English composition assuming that the parent(s) and students understand what needs to be focused on.
 
This is just a though. I’d like to know what students and parents think of this concept. what do you think?  Your well thought feedback will be appreciated.
 
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