I’ve been reading quite a few articles lately about parents complaining about the cost of college admissions advice, test preparation, and parent counseling. I have to wonder what are these parents expecting? Are they being promised things that the admissions professionsals can’t deliver? So. I did my research. I found a common thread among the … Continue reading Parents Complain About Costly College Advice
I hate to admit it, but I’ve always been a procrastinator. It’s not one of my most admirable traits and oftentimes it results in some rather stressful moments. I’ve made every attempt to learn from my past mistakes, but old habits tend to die hard. When I feel the urge to procrastinate, I remind myself … Continue reading The 3 P's-Preparation Prevents Panic
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Question: Is it worth my time to apply for scholarships? It is if you want FREE money. Because that’s what scholarships are: FREE money. The key is to apply for those scholarships that “fit” you. Each scholarship is looking for students with specific qualities. If you meet those, you’ll have a much better chance of … Continue reading Scholarship Q & A
For many of you, it’s just been a few days since the school shut its doors for the summer and your teens are already showing signs of boredom. Never fear! The cure for boredom is to put them to work. Every parent knows that idle hands are the devil’s playground (great line from The Music … Continue reading Summertime is Scholarship Search Time
The college acceptance letters arrive. You would think it would be easy after that. Your teen has gotten into their 1st choice school and it’s simple; you fire off the acceptance letter to that school and the deposit and it’s a done deal. But wait. What if some of the other schools offer financial aid … Continue reading Choices. Choices. Choices.
Do you know a parent who attended an Ivy league school and obsessed about their child attending the same school? Have you heard of parents who attended Texas A&M and insisted that their children attend as well? Being a parent is about guiding, not doing. The old adage that implies “teaching is more profitable … Continue reading Preparing your teen for college: It’s all about guiding, not doing
The 2008-2009 school year is coming to an end. Seniors will be graduating and moving on to college, technical school or trade school. Juniors will officially be seniors with a busy year ahead of them before walking across that stage next May or June. Senior year is NOT the time to coast, relax and develop … Continue reading Ready. Set. Go.
Harvard University has adopted a new financial aid policy. It’s geared toward reaching out to families who are considered middle-low income ($180,00-$60,000). And if you’re in the low end (below $60,000)–hold on to your socks–your child can attend at no cost! That’s right; an Ivy league education FREE OF CHARGE. According to President Drew Faust: … Continue reading An Ivy League School Steps Up
As a parent of two grown children (a son and daughter) I’ve learned a few lessons along the way. The most important lesson is that I didn’t have all the answers. And I had tons of questions. I utilized whatever tools I had available that were collected from my own parents, books, and some … Continue reading My Story