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Bethany is in 7th grade. She wants to attend college and knows that she will need funds. Which option of funding her education should she consider now?
She could quit sports and after-school clubs to earn money.
She could ask her neighbors to help her pay for college.
She could apply for a loan at her parents’ bank.
She could talk with a school counselor to see what activities, clubs, and classes could help her earn a scholarship.

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Best choice: talk with a school counselor to see what activities, clubs, and classes could help her earn a scholarship.

Why:
- She’s in 7th grade so she has time to build a strong academic and extracurricular record—counselors can help plan that.
- Extracurriculars (sports, clubs, leadership, volunteer work) often strengthen scholarship and college applications, so quitting them to earn money now would be counterproductive.
- Loans aren’t appropriate for a 7th grader and create debt; scholarships and savings are preferable. Asking neighbors for money is unlikely to be reliable.

Practical next steps:
- Meet the counselor to make a 7–12 plan: recommended classes, honors/AP/IB options, and activities that match her interests and scholarship types.
- Keep grades up and seek leadership roles in activities she enjoys.
- Look for local/school scholarships, summer academic programs, competitions, and volunteer opportunities.
- Talk with family about college savings options (e.g., 529 plans) and revisit financial-aid/loan choices later when applying to college.