The college admissions process can be overwhelming. It will be a stressful time for both you and your teen. Your teen will need your help and your support. They will need to know they can count on you to do your part so they can do their part. It’s truly a team effort. Good parenting … Continue reading College Prep Is a Team Effort
With a new school year quickly approaching, many parents are figuring out how their child is going to afford college. According to CollegeBoard, the average student budget for the 2019-20 academic year was $26,590 for students attending a four-year university. This figure includes the cost of living on campus, which may be required of incoming … Continue reading How to Borrow Wisely for College
Students of all ages around the world are currently facing a truly peculiar bump in the academic road. At what seems to be the pinnacle of the global COVID-19 pandemic, academic institutions are making large changes to their curriculums. Whether it be by moving to an online-administered program, cancelling events or classes, or shutting down … Continue reading How Has the Global Pandemic Impacted Study Abroad?
With all the talk of helicopter parenting, over parenting, snowplow parenting and parents refusing to allow their students become independent adults, it’s important to understand how to coach your teenager without crossing the line. A recent article in Business Insider quoted a study conducted by Florida State University focusing on some of the issues with … Continue reading Coaching Your College-Bound Teen
Whether your student is a freshman or entering the last semester of their junior year, you should be looking ahead towards graduation. The first, and obvious question, should be—what’s next? What will your student do after high school? Will they enter the job market, take a gap year off to decide, enter the military, or … Continue reading 5 Steps to the Perfect College List
Have you ever had a question about college prep and there was no one to ask? Do you wonder what other parents have done in your situation? Is there a question about paying for college that you simply can’t find the answer to? Odds are, you can find most answers to your unanswered questions on … Continue reading 8 Facebook Pages and Groups to Help With College Prep
Who doesn’t love podcasts? It’s the best way to be entertained or educated wherever you are: in the car, at work, at home or waiting at the doctor’s office. There truly is a podcast for every interest. My daughter listens to the History Chicks and has learned a great deal of history while listening. I … Continue reading 10 Podcasts for the College-Bound
Parents want what’s best for their children. I’m sure you do. You want your student to succeed in life and if that path is college, you don’t want them to be saddled with college debt after they graduate. Entering the work force with debt puts strain on your student and their ability to live independently … Continue reading How To Avoid College Debt
Summer jobs are great for teenagers who want to save money for college. That money is great for textbooks, entertainment and other expenses. But what if your student could earn scholarship dollars while working at a part-time job during high school? They can! Many companies award scholarships to their student employees. If your student wants … Continue reading Working To Pay For College
You would be surprised at the amount of material that comes across your high school counselor’s desk: from scholarship opportunities, to college admissions counselor recommendation requests, to leadership positions, to volunteer opportunities. Making friends with your counselor may well be the most important and valuable relationship your teen cultivates during high school. It’s no surprise … Continue reading 5 Ways Your High School Counselor Can Help With College Prep