Asked by nnn

Martha will be entering high school in a couple of years. Which steps should she take to ensure she has money to pay for college? Check all that apply.
She should start or add to a college savings account so it can grow with deposits and earned interest.
She should ask her parents if they have a college savings account set up for her.
She should work to maintain high grades throughout school so she can qualify for scholarships.
She should get involved in extracurricular activities like clubs and sports so she can discover what she enjoys and qualify for scholarships.
She should fill out the FAFSA immediately so she does not miss grants or scholarships she qualifies for.
She should wait until her senior year of high school to start thinking about how to pay for college.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Select the ones that apply: 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Short explanations:
- She should start or add to a college savings account so it can grow with deposits and earned interest. — Yes. Starting a 529 or other savings account early gives more time for contributions and compound growth.
- She should ask her parents if they have a college savings account set up for her. — Yes. There may already be a 529, UTMA/UGMA, or other savings that affect planning.
- She should work to maintain high grades throughout school so she can qualify for scholarships. — Yes. GPA and class rank matter for many merit scholarships and admissions.
- She should get involved in extracurricular activities like clubs and sports so she can discover what she enjoys and qualify for scholarships. — Yes. Activities strengthen scholarship and admissions applications and help find fit.

Do not select:
- She should fill out the FAFSA immediately so she does not miss grants or scholarships she qualifies for. — Not exactly. FAFSA should be completed as soon as it opens (October 1 of her senior year) and before school/state deadlines, but she can prepare earlier by gathering necessary documents and creating an FSA ID.
- She should wait until her senior year of high school to start thinking about how to pay for college. — No. Start planning earlier (savings, grades, activities, scholarship searches) to maximize options.

If you want, I can suggest a simple timeline of steps she can take now and each year through senior year.