Have you heard about the benefits of the AP program, but been frustrated because your student’s school doesn’t offer the program? Looking to apply for a student loan? Check your credit s...
What is Dual Enrollment?
As a parent, you want to set your student up for success in high school, college, and beyond. However, you and your teen probably already have a lot on your plates. Looking to apply for a stude...
AP Registration & Test Schedule
AP classes are an excellent way for advanced students to challenge themselves, and they have the chance to earn college credit with the AP exam at the end of the year. Looking to apply f...
It’s All About Grades
(And Course Selection, the Right High School, and more!) The decisions your 9th or 10th grader makes this year could have a major impact on whether or not they get into the college they want. It’...
Preparing for College? What’s Your High School Action Plan?
Preparing for college means making sure your family has a plan, both academic and financial, for all 4 years of high school. If you fail to make a plan, then you plan to fail. Don’t let that ha...
Is Your Student Angular Enough For College Admissions?
In the early eighties, when I applied, the buzzword for college acceptance was “well-rounded,” which referred to a student who participated in many different activities. That is no longer what ...
7 College Prep Myths – Busted!
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College Planning Checklist For 9th & 10th Grade
FRESHMAN YEAR – 9th GRADE COLLEGE PLANNING CHECKLIST Academic and Extra Curriculum Suggestions: Get to know your school counselor. Schedule a meeting just to introduce yourself even if you don’t...
When Should the College Process Begin?
When should the college process begin? Most of us would like to live in the fantasy that it doesn’t have to begin until your child is ready to take the SAT/ACT and discuss possible colleges he/s...