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14 Great Gift Ideas for College-Bound High School Graduates!

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14 Great Gift Ideas for College-Bound High School Graduates!

We’ve had seven kids graduate from high school now, and we’ve gone through college prep so many times that we’re pros now! If you’re looking for awesome gifts for a college-bound teen, here’s a list of great ideas! Note: This post contains affiliate links.

Click on the photo of any item to see where to purchase it!

For Assignments:

1. A 24-Pack of Permanent Markers

Fine-tipped colored sharpies make all school work more fun.

2. A USB Electric Pencil Sharpener

 

 

 

 

 

 

This pencil sharpener works with a power adapter and is also USB.

3. A Sturdy Pair of Soft-Handled Scissors

Scissors are one of those things you don’t realize how much you use until you don’t have them.

4. A Sleek Stapler

A stapler always comes in handy, and this one comes with 1,000 starter staples.

 

For dorm living:

5. A Quick-Drying Shower Caddy

This shower caddy is great when you have to live with one (or more) roommates.

6. A Rolling Cart

Sturdy, yet light and portable. Perfect for a dorm room!

7. Reusable Poster Putty

Poster putty lets you decorate without putting holes in the walls.

8. A First Aid Kit

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every dorm room should have a first aid kit.

9. A Dimmable Desk Light

One of my daughter’s favorite gifts was the dimmable LED desk lamp with USB charger. It even has a place to hold pens and pencils!

10. A Personal Fan

This was a perfect find for our daughters. It’s small and convenient!

11. A Power Strip with USB Ports

There’s no fighting over wall sockets with this Power Strip Surge Protector.

12. A Large Foldable Laundry Bag

The first thing that gets packed when they drive home to see Mom.

13. A Peel-and-Stick Dry Erase Wall Calendar

To help them keep up with their school/social schedules!

14. A Hidden Safe

A gorgeous book safe with a lock that my daughter got so excited about!

 

I hope you like these ideas! What are some of the best gifts your seniors have received? Share in the comments!

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