The parenting community seems to be strongly divided on the issue of whether or not kids should work during their time in college. In many cases, students have no choice but to take on part-time or full-time work as a way to make ends meet, even if that means they have to cut back on … Continue reading Should you encourage your child to have a job in college?
As college bound teens are thinking about college social life, and perhaps their preferred courses and the subjects that motivate them, parents are often thinking about how to afford the combined costs of tutoring, accommodation, food and study materials. Student loans are usually part of the funding equation and it pays to do some investigating … Continue reading Thinking about student loans?
Every parent wants their kids to succeed, but most flounder when it comes to figuring out their role in contributing to those accomplishments. It’s not so hard when kids are little; teaching them to tie their shoes, share their toys, and look both ways when crossing the street is fairly easy. But as your kids … Continue reading 5 Things you can do to help your kids succeed in college
Whether you are eagerly awaiting those acceptance letters or are still applying (or both), the fact remains that you need to pick the best school you can go to, and you need to find out which particular college that is. FindTheBest is an unbiased, data driven comparison engine that allows students and parents to look … Continue reading Compare Colleges side-by-side with FindTheBest.com
Veritas Prep’s Shaan Patel Answers Five of the Most Commonly Asked Questions About How to Smartly Prepare For the SAT Do you have questions about the SAT? You’re not alone. For many students and families, the SAT is daunting. To help answer many of the most common questions about the SAT test, Shaan Patel, a … Continue reading Frequently asked questions about the SAT–answered
Big college dreams have a big price tag. Most students use some form of aid to pay for college. According to CollegeBoard, more than $207 billion in aid is available. From federal loans to scholarship contests, opportunities to knock down college costs appear to those who search. Leave no stone unturned and look into these … Continue reading University of savings: financial aid tips
If you’re a parent of a college-bound teen and you’re on Facebook (shame on you if you’re not), check out these great resources for parents (and students). Consider this list an “early” Christmas present! 10 Facebook pages every parent should “like”: Parents Countdown to College Coach https://www.facebook.com/parentcollegecoach College Bound and Gagged https://www.facebook.com/CollegeBoundAndGagged The College Solution … Continue reading 10 Facebook pages every parent should “like”
The competition for college acceptance has never been tougher, which is why preparing early for your college education can help you position yourself to get into the college you want. High school graduation may seem like it is ages away, but now is the time to start preparing for college. Getting ready for college means … Continue reading Six Simple Steps to Prepare for College
If you have a college-bound teen, you should have a Twitter account. There is a wealth of information out there from scholarships, to admissions, to financial aid, to help with choosing a college. Here is my list of the MUST FOLLOW on Twitter. It’s easy to follow these if you make a list (college … Continue reading 25 Twitter accounts every parent of a college-bound teen should follow
I’m hearing more and more from parents that they are desperate for help and answers. It seems they are drowning in the sea of college information out there. They don’t know who to listen to, where to go for help, and how to make the best use of the help they find. There are two … Continue reading Do you need help with the college process?