Help your student list the ways to reach his or her greatest academic potential this year by developing good study habits, such as

• making a day-to-day commitment sheet, setting aside specific time to study for each class
• concentrating on what he or she is reading, not simply skimming text

Sign up to become a Ferris VIP, if you haven't already done so. As a Ferris VIP, you'll create a personalized Web page and find out about all of the activities and events at Ferris that interest you.

https://unleash.ferris.edu/interest.html

Discover your college-bound student’s career interests. Check out the 170-plus degrees listed online to see which FSU degree matches your teen’s career goals. If you have any questions, call an FSU counselor at 1-800-4-FERRIS.

Happy Holidays from the Ferris family to yours!

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Talk to other parents you may know whose student attends Ferris. Discover why they and their student chose Ferris. For example, a parent whose student is in the Honors Program says, "The dorms are wonderful compared to what I’ve seen at other schools. That sold me as a mother, knowing my student would have a good living environment."

Juniors who are prospective college athletes must file with the NCAA Clearinghouse toward the end of the year. Encourage your athlete to get application information from his or her high school counselor.

Help your teen register and start preparing for the ACT exam. Be sure he or she lists Ferris’ ACT number — 1994 — so we receive the scores.

Deadline for April test date is early March.