Category: High school to college
Pay It Forward: Our Road2College Community Members Share What They’ve Learned From Each Other
Amanda Holland- December 14, 2021 0The stories shared here were first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. They’ve been edited for clarity and flow. The college admissions ... Read More
Teacher Tips: How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation for College
Amanda Holland- November 11, 2021 0Two of our community members offer their advice. This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for ... Read More
The Four Most Common Myths Families Hear on the Road to College
Susan F. Paterno- October 19, 2021 0Excerpted from Game On: Why College Admission is Rigged and How to Beat the System by Susan F. Paterno by Susan Paterno. Copyright © 2021 ... Read More
Could Class Ranking Help Your Child’s Application?
Kevin Newton- July 6, 2021 0As the current pandemic calls the role of standardized tests into question at many colleges across the country, other data points for applicants are being ... Read More
Sending Your Child to College: Advice From a Mom Who’s Been There
Melissa Shoultz- July 2, 2021 0A mom and member of our FB community shares her advice about sending your child off to college freshman year (edited for clarity and length). ... Read More
Volunteering in High School Means Intrinsic and Extrinsic Rewards for Your Child
Karen Sosnoski- July 1, 2021 0Not every student is an A-team athlete or the star of the school play, nor do they have to be to win the attention of ... Read More
Checklist for Setting Your High School Senior Up for College Independence
Julia Lynn Rubin- June 29, 2021 0It may seem like only yesterday that your rising college freshman was beginning their high school career. My, how time flies! Now, they’re ready to ... Read More
Amazing Mentors Pave Stranger’s Rocky Path to College
Karen Sosnoski- June 24, 2021 0Last September, a high school student who we’ll call “Isabella,” posted in the PayingforCollege101 (PCF101) Facebook group requesting support. This spring, thanks to two mentors ... Read More
Hard and Soft Job Skills: What Your College Student Needs to Have When They Graduate
Melanie Forstall Lemoine- June 17, 2021 0As your child nears the end of their college experience, they will have gained knowledge and understanding in their field of study. In order to ... Read More
Money Management for Teenagers
Karen Sosnoski- June 8, 2021 0As a mom, I’m learning that “the money talk” with teenagers is about more than money--it’s about family values, and recognizing that not everyone may ... Read More