High School Transition to College: A Parent’s Guide

High School Transition to College: A Parent’s Guide

I remember the initial relief I felt after we placed the college deposit for our daughter, and the rush of...

10 Ways a Parent Can Help Their Student Prepare for College

10 Ways a Parent Can Help Their Student Prepare for College

As a parent, your involvement and support are invaluable in helping your high school child prepare for college. Here are 10 tips for success.

Supporting College Student Mental Health

Supporting College Student Mental Health

There are many things the pandemic showed us, but one of the most significant is the importance of taking care...

High School Is Stressful: A Mom Expresses Concern and Our Community Responds

High School Is Stressful: A Mom Expresses Concern and Our Community Responds

A Stressed Mom Speaks Out (A version of this story was first published anonymously by a mom in our Paying...

PROOF POINTS: Why elite colleges won’t give up legacy admissions

PROOF POINTS: Why elite colleges won’t give up legacy admissions

This story about legacy admissions was written by Jill Barshay and produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused...

Academic Burnout: How a Mom Helped Her Son Through a Difficult Time

Academic Burnout: How a Mom Helped Her Son Through a Difficult Time

This anonymous post originally ran in our Paying For College 101 group. It really struck a chord. We’ve edited the...