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A Complete College Prep Checklist: High School Senior Year

A Complete College Prep Checklist: High School Senior Year

If your student has headed into their senior year (Class of 2020), there’s no question that their high school senior year is exciting… but it’s also incredibly busy! Between the admissions process, scholarships, testing, finals, prom, graduation and more, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. When it comes to college planning, it may seem like there…

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14 Surprising (and Funny) Things We Forgot to Teach Our College-Bound Kids

14 Surprising (and Funny) Things We Forgot to Teach Our College-Bound Kids

Parents often concentrate on specific areas when they impart wisdom on their college-bound children. Many of the most commonly shared tips focus on academic success, while others include tips on navigating common social situations and being safe while out and about. While all of those things are important, they aren’t the only things teens need…

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8 Essential Life Skills for Teens on Their Way to College

8 Essential Life Skills for Teens on Their Way to College

Before your high schooler goes to college, it’s crucial that they have particular life skills that will help them thrive. But some of these core competencies are accidentally neglected, especially if they are activities that parents normally manage. Without certain life skills, your student isn’t only going to be faced with the new challenge of…

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What is Room and Board & What Will It Cost You?

What is Room and Board & What Will It Cost You?

As the school year begins, a new batch of high school seniors typically set their sights on college. They start reviewing options, identifying costs, and preparing their applications for admission (if they haven’t done so already). When reviewing costs at each school, room and board is a common line item on the list, especially for…

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Personal Assets That Can Help You Pay for College

Personal Assets That Can Help You Pay for College

Figuring out how to pay for your child’s college education can be daunting. If your student has a shortfall, then figuring out if any personal assets are viable options for making up the difference is wise. Even if your child could cover it with student loans, choosing to use certain personal assets to pay for…

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8 Easy Ways to Motivate Your Child to Apply for Scholarships

8 Easy Ways to Motivate Your Child to Apply for Scholarships

When it comes to paying for college, scholarships are hard to be. The money doesn’t have to be repaid and opportunities are fairly plentiful, often being offered by states, companies, and a variety of philanthropic organizations. While the idea of getting money from scholarships is often appealing, the actual process of applying usually isn’t. It…

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A Complete College Prep Checklist: High School Freshman and Sophomore Year

A Complete College Prep Checklist: High School Freshman and Sophomore Year

The road to college starts now! There are many things your student can do during their high school freshman and sophomore years to make sure they are ready for college and beyond. Since colleges look at your student’s accomplishments from ALL four years of high school, you don’t want your child to wait until their…

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A Complete College Prep Checklist: High School Junior Year

A Complete College Prep Checklist: High School Junior Year

Wow, can you believe it?! Your student’s junior year already marks the halfway point of their high school journey and is a pivotal time. Colleges and universities look closely at their grades, scheduled courses, and activities when making admissions decisions. For both students and parents, it is imperative to stay on top of the college…

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7 Podcasts for Parents of College-Bound Teens

7 Podcasts for Parents of College-Bound Teens

Let’s face it. Life is busy. The days are short and having time to sit down and read all there is to know about prepping your student for college can be overwhelming and downright stressful! But what if there was a way to learn much of what you need to know about the college process…

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A Parent’s Perspective: How We Helped Our Daughters Secure Scholarships

A Parent’s Perspective: How We Helped Our Daughters Secure Scholarships

As a parent to two college students, I was highly involved in their high school careers.  They at times appreciated this support and at other times wanted more independence. Still, the scholarship process was a team effort for all of us. One area where I took the lead due to them being busy with high…

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