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It’s no surprise the middle name of college-bound teens is “stress”. According to a recent survey, 76 percent of college-bound students say they are stressed. If you live with one, you’re stressed too; and not just you, but your family as well. Granted, there are plenty of reasons to be stressed. And plenty of reasons … Continue reading Mom-Approved Tips: 6 Stressful College Tasks (and how to keep from freaking out)
Sign up for my FREE parent tips email and get my FREE Ebook on college financing! If you have a college-bound teen you’re well aware of the cost of college–it’s high. In a recent story in Business Week, one graduate confessed she had given up on her student loan debt of $186,000. She is not alone. With the … Continue reading Mom-Approved Tips: Talking to your teens about financing college
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Sign up for my FREE parent tips email and get my FREE Ebook on college financing! For many high school seniors, the start of the new school year also marks the official start of the college application process. While students should begin planning and research as early as 9th and 10th grade, there are many 12th graders who … Continue reading 3 Things high school seniors should do now
FREE parent tips email and get my FREE Ebook on college financing! Are you fascinated by law? Then you should consider law school. There is stiff competition for slots, especially at the most popular universities, but you should be able to get into a good school if you play your cards right. Build up your credentials by … Continue reading Is law school in your college-bound teen’s future?
Sign up for my FREE parent tips email and get my FREE Ebook on college financing! For those who have a passion for helping others recover from injuries and sickness, a career as a doctor can be one of the most fulfilling and rewarding, as well as lucrative, available. This does not mean, however, that becoming a doctor … Continue reading Is medical school in your college-bound teen’s future?
The Young Patriots Essay Contest is currently being offered by the National Center for Policy Analysis. This is an essay contest open to all high school students. The winner will receive a $5,000 college scholarship, second place will receive a $3,000 scholarship, and third place will receive a $2,000 scholarship. Topic and formatting This contest is designed to … Continue reading Scholarship Friday: Young Patriots Essay Contest
Sign up for my FREE parent tips email and get my FREE Ebook on college financing! Listen up parents and students! The school year has begun and for seniors, it’s time to start thinking about that all-important Common Application. You know the one? The one that sells your student to the college. The one that asks pointed questions … Continue reading Common App Resources
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