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Upcoming Virtual Events
BigFuture Live is the go-to resource for supporting your teen’s most important moments on the path to college and career. These live, expert-led virtual events provide tips you can put into action and a chance to ask questions in real-time. Register to attend and receive a recording afterwards.
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2026
Help Your Teen Build Skills That Matter Most
Join us to learn practical ways to help your teen explore strengths, build skills, and see what's possible.
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2026
Help Your Teen Find Their College Fit with Jeff Selingo
Learn how to help your teen build a college list based on who they are, not just a name you recognize.
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2026
Help Your Teen Access More Money for College
Get a clear plan for FAFSA®, scholarships, grants, and aid offers before deadlines hit.
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2026
Help Your Teen Stay Confident and Healthy Through College Planning
What do you say when your teen thinks one wrong move will ruin their whole future? Get tips on offering support navigating life after high school.
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2026
Help Your Teen Envision Their Future
Many teens are still figuring out who they are, what they care about, and what they want their future to look like—and that’s okay.
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2026
Help Your Rural Teen Find a Path That Fits Their Community and Goals
Your teen doesn't have to choose between their future and their community. Join BigFuture and the STARS College Network to explore paths that fit both.
✦ In Case You Missed It ✦
Rewatch the BigFuture Live Parent Series
Catch up on parent-focused events with expert advice on college and career planning.
PSAT/NMSQT Parent Night: Demystifying the Test (57:03)
FAFSA Night: Funding Your Teen’s Future (1:02:41)
CSS Profile Night: Unlock Aid for Your Teen (59:05)
Parent Support Night: Keeping Your Teen Inspired in High School (1:01:54)
The Disengaged Teen: Expert Strategies for Parents
Co-authors Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop help parents understand what’s really going on with their teen and how to support them in finding their unique spark. Get practical advice on what to say and do, whether your teen is coasting or feeling stressed. Learn about the four modes of engagement: Passenger, Achiever, Resister, and Explorer, to better understand how to support your teen.
New Content for Parents
Our expert community is addressing your top concerns.
What to Know About College Loans (3:06)
Financial Aid: What to Do When (3:00)
How to Make Great College Visits (3:06)
Understanding AP Potential (3:32)
Your Teen Could Win $40,000
Motivate your teen to complete small, meaningful steps to plan for college, and they'll earn chances to win $40,000 and $500 scholarships from BigFuture each month.
Parent Action Plans by Grade
All About: Paying for College
Financial Aid Terms 101 (2:52)
Net Price: What Is It, and How Much Will I Really Pay? (3:11)
How Much Does College Really Cost? (2:52)
Paying for College 101 (3:00)
College Savings Accounts Explained (2:37)
CSS Profile Explained: Why, What, and How for Parents (2:21)
All About: Preparing in High School
AP to Prepare for College in High School (3:39)
What Matters in 9th Grade (3:02)
Your Role in Your Teen’s College Exploration (2:35)
Exploring Careers with Your Teen (2:56)
Cómo planificar la universidad (2:13)
Guiding Your Teen Through Diverse Pathways (2:52)
Top 6 BigFuture Reads
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How to Convert (Calculate) Your GPA to a 4.0 Scale
Colleges report GPA (grade point average) on a 4.0 scale. Learn how to calculate your GPA and convert your grades to the 4.0 scale.