Since I’ve been gone for six months (on an unexpected hiatus) my blog has lacked new content. It’s always been my goal to provide parents with useful information that will help them guide their students through the college maze of requirements, planning, applications, visits and selection. It is this commitment that has made me come … Continue reading Useful college information for parents
Did you know, the average college student graduates with about $22,000 in debt. The problem is, most of these students qualify for essentially free money for college but never apply. So, to help these and other students get the money they definitely need, this infographic on how to get free money for college through state … Continue reading How to get free money for college
It’s Friday and Twitter’s Follow Friday event reminded me that there are so many parents out there in cyberspace looking for help along the college admissions journey. Here’s a short list of helpful “parents” (along with myself, of course) that you should bookmark, follow and tap into on Facebook for the best encouragement and parent … Continue reading Your parent arsenal-strength for the journey
This past year I have met and established some wonderful friendships and collaborations on Twitter. I had the privilege of meeting Jenn Cohen of Sheldon Word Nerd this past summer. I thought it might be fun to list the college experts who I would love to meet IRL (in real life) in 2012. If … Continue reading 12 College Experts I would like to meet in 2012
I read two articles and a report today that underscored the importance of starting the college preparation process early: Math in preschool Is 6th grade the key to ending the dropout crisis? The Forgotten Middle (A College Readiness Report) While I don’t advocate pressuring students in grade school about college or applying undue stress related … Continue reading Early college preparation pays off
Last week, I was a guest on #CollegeCash chat on Twitter discussing college preparation and the online resources that are available for parents and students. Since not everyone can attend these chats or is active on Twitter, I thought it would be nice to share the questions and answers here on my blog. Question: When … Continue reading Q&A: The College Prep Process
Are sports scholarships really the best scholarships available? Do colleges spend as much money on sports athletes as they do on academics? Are college sports programs profitable? This inforgraphic answers just about every question you might have about college sports. I just have one question: If these statistics are accurate, why do colleges put so … Continue reading Myths about College Sports
I pride myself in saying, “I work best under pressure”. That might be true, but it causes havoc in my household when I’m scrambling to complete a project right up to the last second. Here’s one of those instances where I will say, “do as I say and not as I do”. You can’t use … Continue reading Deadline: That AWFUL word in college admissions
If you’re like me, you’ve been watching the news coverage of the Occupy Wall Street movement. I know it’s a very volatile subject, but I came across this post on Facebook this morning by an anonymous student. I have to say, his or her parents must be VERY proud: If you don’t want to reach … Continue reading Parenting responsible students
As a parent, it’s always a wonderful thing to see your child growing up. The years can pass by so swiftly that before you realize it, it’s already time for him or her to prepare for the college admission tests. But the bigger question is—are you prepared to shoulder the expenses that a college diploma … Continue reading 5 Tips to help your student prepare for college