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ApplyThe New Ivies in 2026: Academics, Admissions and Affordability
If you’re considering colleges, the “New Ivies” present strong options. Use this guide to explore and compare them by academics, admissions, and affordability. In This Article: What Are the New […]
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Find ScholarshipsApplying to College Scholarships? Avoid These Mistakes
This might surprise you, but college scholarship judges are everyday people who want to bless a student with the scholarship money from the company or organization they are representing. Some […]
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Parents & teensMom Pays it Forward to Parents of Seniors
A mom of three offers advice to parents of high school seniors on how to handle the emotions during the months leading up to your child leaving for college.
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ApplyPaying for a Brand-Name College or Not?
The Tale of Two Colleges—which one should you choose? Is a Prestigious College Worth It? A brand-name college with no offer for aid or a less prestigious university with an […]
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Survive“Failure to Launch” Is Not a Label You Want for Your Child
A few years ago, there was a film in the theaters called “Failure to Launch.” . It was a romantic comedy about an adult who couldn’t commit to either an […]
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Student & Parent LoansHow to Help Your Student Start Building Credit Before College
When it comes to paying for college, one of the keys is to have excellent credit. Your child may not start off at age 18 with good credit, but they […]
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Applications7 Simple Ways to Show a College Demonstrated Interest
Demonstrated interest is a way for students to show colleges they are interested in attending their school. It can be a helpful factor in the admissions process, and it […]
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FinanceSaving for College: How and When to Start
When I was pregnant with my first child, I remember other parents saying “You better start saving for college the second he is born!” But the truth is, I really […]
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College prepWhen and How Do You Start to Save for College?
Like many engaged couples, Keith and I discussed the things we wanted to do, places we wanted to go on vacation and career aspirations – but never money. Like many […]
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Student & Parent LoansAnswers to Your Questions on Finalizing Student Loan Options
We recently did a Facebook Live with Pete Wylie of CommonBond Student Loans and the response was so overwhelming that Pete came back to continue the discussion on finalizing your student […]
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College LifeWhat NOT to Bring to a College Dorm
Remember – less is more when it comes to dorm shopping. Take advice from a mother who found out what her student didn’t need, and shares her thoughts with you.
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Financial aidHow Do I Get My Financial Aid Disbursement?
Your student has received their financial aid letter, committed to their chosen school, and now they wait. It’s an exciting time! Meanwhile, you’re probably setting the final pieces in place, […]
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High School Academics & ActivitiesAP Exam Registration and Schedule 2026
AP classes are an excellent way for advanced students to challenge themselves. In addition, they have the chance to earn college credit with the AP exam at the end of […]
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Financial aidFinancial Aid Paperwork From Hell
There is one piece of my daughter’s college application process that is entirely mine, or rather, my responsibility to do with her. Insert doom and gloom music here … HINT: Anything […]
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College LifeCare Package Ideas Your College Student Will Love
You’ve gone through the difficult process of sending your child off to college. After lugging around untold numbers of boxes and suitcases and hand carts as you unpacked them and […]
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FinanceHow to Pay for College When You Haven’t Saved Enough
When my older daughter started the college search, we knew nothing about the financial side of things, other than that we had been saving religiously in a 529 since she […]
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Freshman yearStudents, Learning Disabilities, and College
In a few short weeks, my son will be done with his first semester of college. The semester has gone so fast. It seems like just yesterday that my husband […]
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College List BuildingQuestions to Ask on a College Visit
Finding a college that is the right “fit” for you involves more than just finding out if the school offers your intended major. When visiting college campuses for the first […]
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Student & Parent LoansHow Student Loans Impact a Cosigner and Student’s Credit
Paying for college can be daunting, but it’s essential to approach it in the right way. Blindly signing up for maximum loans, or cosigning for your student at a private […]
