Everything you need to know to make your teen"s high school years rewarding, fun, and successful High school is one of life"s most challenging and rewarding times. Your teen has to balance school, homework, extracurricular activities, and, in many cases, an after school job -- not to mention the college admissions process. But before calling 911, you and your college bound student should read Kaplan"s High School 411. This insightful guide takes you and your teen from freshman year to the college admissions process. Loaded with practical advice, a comprehensive study plan, an academic calendar, plus helpful internet resources. High School 411 provides information and direction on the most common concerns facing high school teens and their parents, including: * What are the right classes to take -- and when? * How do you balance extracurricular activities with an after-school job? * When is the best time to start the college admissions process? * What do colleges look for in an applicant? High School 411 is your all-in-one information source on how to help your teen get the most out of high school and successfully lay the groundwork for college. Over the last 60 years, more than 3 million students have reached out to Kaplan for help in meeting their educational and professional goals.