Category: 11th Graders
Dear High School Students: Plan Early and Other Things This College Advisor Wants You to Know
Janae Young- December 29, 2021 0This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. Our Paying for College 101 ... Read More
Junior Year – 11th Grade College Planning Checklist
Regina Beach- February 4, 2021 0If it's your child’s junior year in high school, you'll want to read this. Last year's pandemic threw a huge wrench into everyone's plans, but ... Read More
A Summer Checklist for Rising High School Juniors and Seniors
Sabrina Malone- July 19, 2020 0I'm a mom of six kids with the four oldest currently in four different colleges with enough scholarships to cover their full tuition and more. ... Read More
Parent Advice on Starting the College Search
Road2College- June 13, 2020 0If your child is a high school sophomore or junior, you may be thinking about your college search process. But with more than 4,000 colleges ... Read More
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Will Impact High School Juniors
Melissa T. Shultz- April 1, 2020 0As the parent of a high-school junior, you’re probably wondering how COVID-19 is going to affect their college plans. If it’s any consolation, everyone with ... Read More
Why High School Students Should Look for Internships
Matthew Schwartz- February 23, 2020 0Getting work experience is important for whatever you do in life, but starting young is even better. In 2014, 77% of high school students were ... Read More
What’s the Difference Between ACT vs. SAT: An Expert Offers His Opinion
Mindy Trotta- January 23, 2020 0It makes sense that there would be no need for two separate standardized tests if both were identical. So, it's safe to assume that there ... Read More
ACT Test Tips From an Expert
Mindy Trotta- January 12, 2020 0At one time, the differences between the ACT and the SAT were more defined, however, those major differences, according to Melissa Hendrix, Expert Tutor at ... Read More
Help With Finding Scholarships for High School Students
Monica Matthews- October 7, 2019 1The topic of finding scholarships for high school students can be very confusing and overwhelming for students and parents alike. Most families want to know: ... Read More
Three Established Facts About College Selection From An Expert
Mindy Trotta- October 2, 2019 0There are very few things that remain “static” about college these days: Costs seem to rise with each passing semester, interest rates on college loans ... Read More