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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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ApplyYes, Average Students Do Succeed in College
“Average Students Do Succeed in College” is a rarely seen, though quite accurate, headline. In the midst of college admission mania and the hype surrounding Top Name Colleges, it is […]
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ApplySigns of College Admissions Stress and How to Help
Laura’s daughter, a senior in a magnet program at a suburban public high school, is struggling far more with the college application process than her two older siblings did. This […]
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SurviveHow Often Do College Students Talk to Their Parents?
There is no doubt about it that once your child leaves for college, the amount of day-to-day (or hour-to-hour) contact you have with them changes. Being miles, and sometimes miles […]
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ApplicationsUnderstanding the Different Types of College Admission Deadlines
By the time a student has made the final decision about which schools to apply to, you would think they were home-free. But, unfortunately, that’s not the case. Not only […]
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College List BuildingIs Your College List Balanced with Financial Safety, Match, and Reach Schools?
Is creating a college list driving you crazy? You’ve done the college visits. You’ve seen the rankings. You’ve even looked into degree programs and talked to your child’s high school […]
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Financial aidYour CSS Profile Questions Answered
Realizing that you need to submit the CSS Profile along with the FAFSA for your student’s financial aid application can be a bit intimidating. Fortunately, although the CSS is long […]
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EssaysDon’t Second Guess Your Student’s College Essay Ideas
Holly Bennetts, president of the Michigan Association for College Admission Counseling, sees countless students break down in her office because a trusted adult in their life said a personal statement […]
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College List BuildingWhat Is Dual Enrollment?
As a parent, you want to set your student up for success in high school, college, and beyond. While it is true that many students already have a lot on […]
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ScholarshipsUnderstanding the Difference Between Full-Ride and Full-Tuition Scholarships
A full-ride or full-tuition college scholarship is every parent’s dream and something that many students wonder if they are eligible to apply for and win, but these types of awards […]
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Standardized testsHow to Prep for the PSAT
Many families understand that the PSAT is a preparation exam for the SAT, so they don’t think preparing for it is needed. However, many of the parents in our Paying […]
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Finance5 Things to Consider When Discussing College Costs with Your Teen
The cost of college, and who is paying for it, can be one of the most difficult conversations to have with a teenager. Why? To start, money simply isn’t a […]
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Federal LoansBorrowing Student Loans For College? What You Need To Know
A student loan may not always be part of the picture when planning for college, however for many families, borrowing student loans for college is the reality. If this is […]
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FinanceThe Lowdown on Scholarships Without Essays
Between school and college applications your student is already doing a LOT of writing. Unfortunately, when they apply for scholarships it seems like more essays are required. As a result, […]
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College Financial PlanningKnow These Financial Strategies to Pay for College
Paying for college is one of the most complicated financial decisions you’ll ever make. It’s also a very emotional process, so it’s not surprising that many parents feel overwhelmed and […]
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Merit ScholarshipsHow to Find Merit Scholarships
My father recently found and showed me a tuition bill he had saved from when I went to college. At that time (30 years ago) the tuition, room and board […]
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ApplicationsCollege Admissions & Financing: Parents Offer Advice
When it comes to the difficult, complex parts of life, there’s nothing like getting advice from someone who’s been there. That’s why so many families turn to our Paying For […]
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FinanceColleges That Meet Full Need – Or Do They?
Many families look for colleges that meet full need. This gives parents confidence that the school will come through with need-based aid to help them pay for college. Unfortunately, not […]
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College LifeCollege Dorm Checklist: Advice for Parents of Freshmen
I hesitate to write this, but I know it will be beneficial advice to parents of soon to be college freshmen. I have outfitted six college dorms at five different […]
