Summer Programs for High School Students
Summer programs for high school students offer opportunities ranging from local college classes to programs around the world. As college admissions grow increasingly competitive, both ... Read More
Mom Shares Lessons Learned From Son’s College Search
We recently asked a member of our Paying for College 101 Facebook group to share her approach to finding the right college for her son, ... Read More
Big (and Not So Big) Changes Coming to a FAFSA Near You
Whether you’re the type to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in a weekend or take it to your financial advisor, this ... Read More
Read This Before Your High School Senior Commits to a College
You might be losing sleep worrying about how to afford your child’s higher education. Here’s some timely advice if you have a high school senior ... Read More
Can You Find Ivy League Quality at Non-Ivy-League Schools?
Along with my “my son, the doctor,” or “my daughter, the lawyer,” many American parents dream of boasting, “our kid, the Ivy Leaguer.” Harvard’s one ... Read More
What Is a Trade School?
A trade school, sometimes referred to as a vocational school, is an educational institution students attended in order to learn hands-on skills in a specific ... Read More
How to Handle an Academic Dismissal
Academic Dismissal: Advice about this topic is something none of us want (or plan) to need. But, things happen and there are many families who unfortunately ... Read More
Holistic Admissions: Your Child Is More Than Their Grades and Test Scores
What Are Holistic Admissions? Applying to college can be one of the most stressful times of your child’s life, and likely yours as well. From ... Read More
High School Classes to Teach Teens Life Skills
High school is an important part of any teenager’s development. Outside of school, it’s a time when teens get their first feelings of independence, whether ... Read More
How Colleges Calculate Your High School GPA
The movement for colleges toward being test-optional has gained momentum over the last ten years. With COVID-19 changing this year’s high school experience, the trend ... Read More