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AdviceFreshman Year Loneliness Is Normal — Here’s What to Tell Your Student Before They Leave
This story was first shared in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. Kellsey Stokes is a wife and mom of two who attended […]
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College LifeHow the COVID-19 Pandemic Will Impact High School Juniors
As 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 high school- and college-age kids […]
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Financial Aid AppealsParents Paying for College – What You Need to Know
“I don’t know anything!” “I’m so confused, I don’t even know what I don’t know.” “Where should I start?” We hear this over and over again from parents of high […]
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College List BuildingUniversity of Chicago Common Data Set
Sifting through a college’s Common Data Set can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the most important information from University of Chicago’s most recent Common Data Set to provide […]
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College LifeHow Colleges Respond to Crises
Colleges must often respond to crises like active shooters, extreme weather, and even mold. They have plans in place to serve their staff and student body in these crisis situations. […]
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College LifeHow to Cope When Your College Kid Comes Home
They’re Back… It’s the cry of parents with college-aged kids heard round the world. You’re happy to see each other, but your grown children moving home unexpectedly can feel like […]
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College Financial Aid Costs and StatsColleges With the Best Financial Aid
If you have a son or daughter heading for college, you have certainly considered the cost. Your child may have that dream college in their sights, but you are looking […]
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ParentingHigh Schoolers are Missing Milestones Because of the Coronavirus
There is no denying it: COVID-19 impacts milestones. High school students were excited about school closures. They saw it as a “get out of jail free” card. A […]
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College LifeParents and Students: The Coronavirus Has Changed Our College Decisions
If you’re a high school student preparing for college, or the parent of one, you’ve probably already begun to realize that this pandemic and the uncertainties it’s created have thrown […]
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College LifeManaging My 6 Kids During a Pandemic
I’ve been wrestling with what I could possibly say that could be helpful about the turn of recent events, at least from a college perspective. My oldest son is a […]
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College List BuildingHelping Your Students Deal with Unexpected Cancellations
Last week, the COVID-19 virus was officially declared a pandemic and a national emergency in the U.S. Public health recommendations to stay home and avoid large groups of people immediately […]
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College LifeA Letter to the College Seniors in Our Lives
Dear High School and College Seniors, You have worked hard for four (plus) years in preparation for a milestone called graduation that puts an exclamation point on your college years. […]
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College List BuildingColleges Without Supplemental Essays
You’re ready to apply for colleges, and perhaps you’ve already begun the process of selecting your preferred schools and filling in their long applications. No matter where you apply, it’s […]
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College AdmissionsDartmouth Common Data Set
Sifting through a college’s Common Data Set can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the most important information from Dartmouth’s most recent Common Data Set to provide you […]
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College LifeHow Students and Parents Can Adjust to Freshman Year
Parents can be annoying. From telling their children to eat more vegetables and quizzing them about what time they’ll be home or whether they’ve finished their college applications, to offering […]
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ApplicationsHow the Coronavirus Has Impacted the College Admissions Process
The news surrounding the coronavirus has caused concern for the health and safety of our families. It makes sense that those of us working in the college industry and families […]
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Survive5 Strategies We Used to Prepare Our Kids to Succeed
I’m going to let you in on a little secret… This is insider information that I’ve never publicly shared before. Only my friends and relatives have heard these very simple […]
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College AdmissionsTufts University Common Data Set
Sifting through a college’s Common Data Set can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the most important information from Tufts’ most recent Common Data Set to provide you with […]
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College Financial PlanningAre You Prepared to Pay for College?
One of the biggest issues that face students and parents is how to pay for college. Keeping pace with rising college costs is a huge challenge, and parents might be […]
