Wednesday’s child may be full of woe but Wednesday’s parent can substitute action for anxiety. Each Wednesday Wendy and I will provide parent tips to get and keep your student on the college track. It’s never too late or too early to start! Wednesday’s Parent will give twice the info and double the blog … Continue reading Wednesday’s Parent: Reading, Writing and Arithmetic
Sign up for my FREE parent tips email and get my FREE Ebook on college financing! Most parents would prefer that students enter college on a full scholarship. The harsh reality is that few students do. How do you make up the difference? Students and parents take out loans. Student loans are usually a part of most financial … Continue reading 5 Things you need to know about student loans
Sign up for my FREE parent tips email and get my FREE Ebook on college financing! Every parent and student can use some help with the scholarship search process. And what is it they say? There’s a scholarship app for that! Christopher Gray, known as the “Million-Dollar Scholar” after being awarded $1.3 million in scholarships, has created an … Continue reading Check out this scholarship app
I love books because, well, I just love books. They are some of my prized possessions. These college books are part of my collection because they are jam-packed with information about the college admissions process. Some of them are informational, and others help you relax and laugh during the process. Add these books for … Continue reading 10 Must-read books for parents of college-bound students
You know the drill. You feel you have to stay on them for every little thing or it won’t get accomplished. After all, they are only teenagers and can’t possibly manage on their own. Reality check—they better learn how to because once they leave the nest they will be expected to act like responsible … Continue reading Mom-Approved Tips: What are you communicating to your teenager?
Sign up for my FREE parent tips email and get my FREE Ebook on college financing! Rising college costs put the student loan debt at an all time high. Paying for college is one of the greatest challenges when it comes to securing a college education for your children. While it seems that getting … Continue reading Rising college costs = student loan debt
The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) prepares college students for a career in the military by offering them field training. Students who take ROTC classes also have to complete their college coursework like other students. Admittedly, juggling grueling ROTC field training and the demands of schoolwork can be quite challenging. However, the rewards of … Continue reading ROTC in college
Yes you can (win that scholarship)! “Yes you can” are the call words for many motivational speakers, school programs, political campaigns and even song lyricists. The scholarship hunt requires that type of motivation: perseverance, attention to detail, and the desire to succeed. We all know that success requires attention to the goal and focusing on … Continue reading Yes you can (win that scholarship)!
In today’s smartphone, tablet world, apps rule. Teens (and their parents) are looking for the best apps to help them organize, study, and find accurate information about colleges. After doing research over multiple websites, I’ve compiled a list of 25 apps for the college-bound student (and their parents!). In no particular order, they are … Continue reading 25 Apps for the College-Bound Student
The experience of travel is immeasurable. Whether your college student dreams of backpacking through Europe after graduation or wants to study abroad, immersion in another country and culture provides unparalleled rewards. Exploring cultures and discovering diverse ways of life can equip a young person with esteemed life skills and unique perspectives. Study Abroad Interest … Continue reading Study Abroad? Do your research!