Packing for College?

  There are plenty of things your student will want to take to college, including a massive wardrobe, appliances, furniture, bedding, bath supplies, decorations, and so on. Of course, if you have any knowledge of the standard dorm room, you know that all their stuff is not going to fit in the shoebox-sized space they’re … Continue reading Packing for College?

An app for parents and students from Edupath

  Edupath is like three apps in one. College Explorer lets you browse 1300 colleges to find the right fit. SAT Training is optimized for short sessions so you can use it anytime, anywhere. And Dashboard, an Edupath exclusive, allows parents to follow along in real-time. Effective SAT prep starts with finding the right school. … Continue reading An app for parents and students from Edupath

Direct Hits: SAT Vocabulary resource

  Every SAT coach and college professional will tell you that vocabulary is the key to every aspect of the college application process–from the SAT/ACT tests to writing the essay vocabulary plays an integral part. The Direct Hits SAT Vocabulary books address this issue by helping your student enrich their vocabulary. According to Direct Hits, … Continue reading Direct Hits: SAT Vocabulary resource

Do you see yourself in any of these parenting styles?

  I heard some new terms the other day to describe parents. These were new terms to me so I did a little research online. Parents have become so involved in their student’s lives they had to coin two more terms to describe parenting styles (the first you most likely heard of before): helicopter parent, … Continue reading Do you see yourself in any of these parenting styles?

5 Essential smartphone features for students

  These days it’s practically a given that you will send your students off to college not only with essentials like bedding and a computer, but also with a smartphone. For most parents, this is not only a way to ensure that they can get in touch with their kids at any time of day … Continue reading 5 Essential smartphone features for students

How to avoid impulse spending in college

  One of the best things about being in college is that it’s a time to learn what it’s like to be on your own. College is when you learn the most about how to manage your time, to be focused on your schoolwork and also be smart about your money. However, the tricky thing … Continue reading How to avoid impulse spending in college

Tech essentials for your college-bound student’s dorm room

When you send your student off to college, you will no doubt equip him with the tech essentials you assume he needs. A decent PC or Mac setup for his dorm room is a must so that he can do homework and write papers, and a printer goes along with the package. Of course, you … Continue reading Tech essentials for your college-bound student’s dorm room

Great tech careers for college-bound students to consider

With the economy slow to recover from recession, many college students are understandably worried about their potential to find gainful employment after graduation. And while there are certainly students who will opt to pursue their dream majors despite the fact that there are currently no jobs available in their chosen field (no doubt hoping that … Continue reading Great tech careers for college-bound students to consider

Is your student artistically inclined?

Finding the perfect career path is sometimes difficult. There are varied options available for pursuing careers that encourage your student’s creativity. If your student loves to cook, can draw really well or design games, these are all wonderful careers to be pursued that might “fit” outside of the box of higher education. Traditional college is … Continue reading Is your student artistically inclined?

LearnSmart–Personal Digital Tutor

  McGraw-Hill Higher Education has made its industry-leading personal digital tutor – McGraw-Hill LearnSmart – available for students to purchase directly. Traditionally, McGraw-Hill has marketed LearnSmart, which is available in almost every subject area, to universities and professors for class-wide adoption, which it will continue to do. But now, students can access LearnSmart on their … Continue reading LearnSmart–Personal Digital Tutor