According to CollegeWhale.com they have made the scholarship search simple. Most students would disagree but they claim to do this by creating the Easiest Scholarship Search Ever No sign up, no registration, and no personal information required. The CollegeWhale.com Easiest Scholarship Search Ever gives you fast and easy access to one of the largest … Continue reading Scholarship Friday: CollegeWhale.com
Raising a child is a job full of never ending challenges, and requirements. Beyond discipline and love, a parent needs to offer their children opportunities to prepare for college. The child that is reared with the future in mind is better able to function as an organized adult. Preparing a child to obtain a … Continue reading The organizational skills your student will need in college
Over the years, parents have cornered me and asked me questions about the college admissions process and their college-bound teens. While those questions are varied, and sometimes specific as they relate to their own circumstances, parents undoubtedly have questions about the college prep process and beyond. Following are some of the most common questions … Continue reading Mom-Approved Tips: Questions parents ask about college
Every student loves scholarships that don’t require and essay, and Diploma Frame has come up with a scholarship that asks students to “frame their future”. No essay, just a photo, collage, poem, drawing, painting and more. Use your creativity to communicate just exactly how you would see your future. It’s that simple. Finalists will … Continue reading Scholarship Friday: Frame My Future Scholarship
As students begin applying to colleges, and juniors begin narrowing down their college choices, consider that there are many options available that allow your student to attend college for free (or almost free), excluding expenses like books, fees, and possibly room and board. But free tuition is nothing to scoff at. Many of these … Continue reading 10 Ways to attend college for free (or almost free)
As I was thinking about a post for Thanksgiving I began thinking about all the college experts I am thankful for. Their encouragement and expertise has contributed to my parent readers and helped many parents of college-bound teens this year. If you’re not acquainted with them, you should be. Wendy David-Gaines This woman is … Continue reading College experts that warm my heart this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is upon us and that means winter break is quickly approaching. Even though it may be just a few weeks, college-bound students should take advantage of their time and use it for some college prep activities. Seniors especially can’t afford to waste precious time with application deadlines approaching with the new year. Here’s … Continue reading Top 10 Activities for Winter Break
College is a busy enough time in the life of a student without undertaking a part time job, but he might not have a choice. Students and parents regularly complain about increases in the cost of a post-secondary education. After a four-year degree program, it might seem that now will be the time to … Continue reading Should your student work in college?
It’s not a done deal until it’s a done deal. Your teen has work to do—their college applications. It’s a tough road and one that can be finalized with offers of admission or rejection letters. It’s not a task to be taken lightly and it will require all their hard work and stamina the … Continue reading Top 10 Ways to ruin your college admissions chances
On Monday’s I dispense my parent advice and today I thought I might share with you some of my past “Top 10 Tips for Parents”. Some might be reality checks, some will provide you with new information, and some are just for fun. Top 10 Questions Parents Ask about College https://www.parentingforcollege.com/2010/06/24/top-10-questions-parents-ask-about-college/ 10 Must Read … Continue reading Mom-Approved Tips: Top 10 Tips for Parents
