Category: Survive
High school and the transition to college is an unsettling time for many families. We'll give tips to help settle everyone's nerves.
Making The Most Of Summers During High School
Anna Seltz- September 21, 2019 0Even though winter is upon us and in some places the thermometer is hovering just above zero, this is the time to start ... Read More
FERPA Waiver and Other Legal Documents College Students Shouldn’t Leave Home Without
Sue Kawecki- September 21, 2019 0You’ve put down the enrollment deposit, completed the housing application, set up the necessary college bank account, and updated your child’s medical records. With all ... Read More
What If Your Child’s First Choice College Can’t Work Out
Stacy Stanislav- September 19, 2019 0This was originally posted in our Paying For College 101 Facebook group, but is being republished here with permission of the author. Not Making the ... Read More
College Fees & Expenses Beyond Tuition—A Game of Hide-and-Seek?
Road2College- September 18, 2019 0The acceptance letters and financial aid offers that will soon (hopefully) be lying before you on your kitchen table will send the signal to choose ... Read More
Why Taking a Gap Year Could Be A Senior’s Best Next Decision
Amy Trinnaman- September 18, 2019 0...Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. ~from “The ... Read More
What I Wish I Knew About Access to My Child’s College Records
Road2College- September 17, 2019 0FERPA and Getting Access to Your Child's College Records PARENT STORY When my son started college, I didn’t know that I wouldn't automatically have ... Read More
Passing On My Top Lessons To High School Freshmen
Elana Golub- September 17, 2019 0“If you could change one thing about your high school experience, what would it be?” I get this question more often than you might think, ... Read More
Teaching Teens About Money Before Heading To College
Holli Shaw- September 15, 2019 0There are many life skills that your teen needs before heading off to college. Hopefully you've already spoken to them about understanding your finances and ... Read More
10 Talks to Have With Your High School Student To Help Manage Their Stress
Debby Fogelman- September 14, 2019 0High school can be a very stressful time in a teenager's life. There are pressures from all directions: internal, social media, family, friends, schoolwork, college ... Read More
One Family’s Lessons For Graduating College Debt Free
Cheree Edenfield- September 13, 2019 0We learned many lessons through our journey of trying to help our oldest child finish college debt free. Much of our plan was formulated ... Read More