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From Zero to Hero: Mastering Your College Application by Avoiding These Errors
Master your college application season. Avoid common College application mistakes and submit a winning application with this guide.
When Your Teen Is Struggling to Start the College Application Essay: A 4-Step Action Plan
It’s your new nightly routine: your teen sits down to write their college application essay, stares at the blinking cursor, and waits for inspiration. You try not staring at your teen, but good luck with that. Frustrated sighs ensue. The screen remains blank. In the distance, you hear the admissions deadline creeping closer. If this…
What Parents Can Expect: The Emotional Journey from High School to College
What Parents Can Expect: The Emotional Journey from High School to College By Robin Stern, Ph.D. and Juliana McDowell As the summer before senior year approaches, many parents brace themselves for the whirlwind of the college application process. Many families are well on their way in junior year – conversations about college, campus visits, SAT…
Choosing the Right College: Factors to Consider
Choosing the right college is a significant milestone in a student’s life. As a parent, you play a crucial role in guiding your child toward the right college fit. Here are ten essential factors to consider:
1 in 10 Young College Graduates is ‘Idled’—What Parents Need to Know and Tips to Help
Last night a parent friend called me and talked about her older son moving home, and having a hard time finding work. After working hard on a degree in BioEngineering, he realized his true love was in the theater arts, but he also knew he needed to find work to support himself. So, for now,…