(BPT) - The weather may just be perfect, but before you know it, summer will be over, and you'll be dropping your student off at their dorm. As your child makes the most of their summer before college, they may forget that enrolling in fall semester classes is just one step in preparing for their educational journey. You can help them stay on track by making sure they check these four important tasks off their list before summer is over.
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