Zinch is all about using the latest and greatest social media tools to connect with students. Their presence on Twitter and Facebook has gotten the word out about their EASY, BREEZY scholarship tools and contests. They use those amazing tools to help students connect with colleges and colleges connect with students. I love what Zinch … Continue reading Zinch’s New Facebook App…and more!
If you have kids, then chances are you’ve already thought about college affordability and how or if you’ll be able meet the expenses associated with higher education. But you shouldn’t allow the worry of college costs to consume your life. There are many practical and successful ways to pay for college (without drowning in debt) … Continue reading Financing College No Matter What Your Income Level
To many students and parents the college search, application, and decision process can be very overwhelming. Students work with their high school counselors, siblings, and friends to figure out which school is the right “fit” for them … all the while not truly understanding what happens on the “other side of the table” at the … Continue reading Getting a Leg Up by Socializing Admissions
I am the proud mother of three college graduates (Columbia University, Syracuse University, and Mass College of Art), so I know firsthand how difficult it is to keep on top of college tours, applications, test scores, financial aid, and scholarship information. “Do you know where my ….is?” How many times has a parent heard that … Continue reading The importance of organization in the college process
Nowadays, grades are not enough to impress colleges. Universities seek well rounded students who have the potential to contribute positively to their school and society. Students preparing for college should engage in different activities that will set themselves apart from the crowd. As students are always busy with papers and exams during the school year, … Continue reading Summer Activities to Prepare for College
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Your student is at their subjective mercy… what can you do? BE PREPARED for the college admissions process with the “Parents Countdown to College Crash Course” College admissions is becoming increasingly competitive By college’s own admission, the process is entirely subjective … Continue reading Coming Soon
Students who study abroad will often tell you that their experience living in another country changed their lives. Being one of those students myself, I believe them. Studying abroad has a tremendous number of benefits – both personal and academic. The exposure to a different way of life often serves as a catalyst for students … Continue reading Why You Should Encourage Your Teen to Study Abroad
All that practice of stuffing a coherent message using 140 characters or less finally paid off—at $142 per character to be exact. Louisville-based KFC announced a few weeks ago that it was offering a scholarship for the person who could state why they were deserving of the Colonel’s Scholars scholarship in just a single tweet—this … Continue reading Tweet your way to College!
The Center for Student Opportunity created the College Access and Opportunity Guide to help low-income and first generation college-bound students make their college dreams become a reality. As a parent, I found this guide informative and helpful in providing direct information about the college admissions process. There are helpful tips on how to stay involved … Continue reading College Access and Opportunity Guide—A Review
What is the primary key for your kids to succeed in college? grades – avoiding procrastination – passion – friends-scholarships – study time – lots of beer (just kidding…although some kids think that) Here it is parents! Get out your journal, grab a pen…you don’t want to miss this one! CHARACTER M-W.com definition of character: … Continue reading The Number One Key To Success In College