Paying for college begins here
A financial movement is catching FIRE across the nation. Financial independence and retire early, or FIRE, focuses on achieving money- and retirement-related goals early in life, allowing people to exit the working world at a younger age or have the option for pursuing less lucrative employment options because they make them happy. It gives followers…
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When it comes to future success, not all jobs are created equal. The best careers offer growth potential and upward mobility, and not every option has the capacity to provide as secure of a future as others. In this article, we share a few of the best career options right now and some quick tips…
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When it’s time to choose a major, many teens are at a loss for words. The idea of selecting a subject that will define their future is anxiety-inducing to say the least, and can leave some students paralyzed. In some cases, your child might not have a clue as to what they want to select…
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Starting senior year in high school is exciting! Your child has put in a lot of time and energy to make it this far, and that’s an accomplishment worth recognizing. While your student’s senior year should include a lot of fun, it’s also important that they lay the groundwork for a bright future. Certain preparations…
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This is a guest post from Betty Baird Kregor, an expert at helping student athletes find the best fit for college. Strength is a character trait that we call upon throughout our entire lives. Successful college athletes have the opportunity to build strength that will last them a lifetime. Physical strength is secondary to the…
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As we get closer to the beginning of the new school year, many children (and parents) are looking for ways to make managing the year easier. Luckily, there are plenty of apps for college students and high schoolers that can help your child get organized, take notes, study and more. Since your high school or…
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In the name of “fairness,” some schools are ditching the traditional class rankings system, eliminating the titles of valedictorian and salutatorian from their lexicon. Starting next year, Noblesville High School in Noblesville, Indiana will join the ranks of schools forgoing these titles. The hope is it will help students focus on bettering themselves and not…
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For high school students interested in going to college, taking the SAT or ACT can be a critical step toward securing their future. Many schools use the results of these exams to determine which applicants gain entry, making strong scores on these nerve-racking 4+ hour exams particularly important. And that fact may have you wondering…
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You are about to start one of the biggest journeys in your life, and it all begins with your freshman orientation. Having the chance to visit your school and get your footing can make the actual transition into college life easier to manage, alleviating some of the nervousness you may have about becoming a college…
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The semester is almost half-way over. Are you worried about your child’s grades? Believe it or not, students have plenty of time to bring them up, especially with a few of the ideas below. So, before your student assumes there is nothing they can do, here are a few tips on how to improve grades last minute.
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