Successfully navigating the road from elementary to high school only means that planning for college is the next route on the destination to post-secondary education. With the most elite colleges' acceptance rates hovering around 5-8 percent, it's never too early for parents to start educating themselves and their child about college planning. This article presents 10 things parents should know if their child is aiming for the most selective schools. (Contains 4 resources and 4 online resources.)