Want a College to Motivate Your Kid to Learn? Look for These Four Things.
You can help your college-bound kid find a school high in “student engagement.”
Year: 2019
Better College Prep for Helicopter, Lawnmower, Bulldozer, & Snowplow Parents
You can avoid these common temptations – and provide better college prep in the process.
What College Prep Parents Need to Know about the SAT and ACT
The two big standardized tests – the SAT and the ACT – will likely play
Big, Small, or Homeschool: How High School Size Impacts College Prep
A great College Prep Parent can encourage their kids to appreciate the benefits of their school’s size – and to work through the challenges for college prep.
20 Ways College is Different from High School
Some high school experiences give kids wrong ideas about college. And some college experiences will differ from anything they’ve seen before.
What Major Should My Kid Choose If Their Future Job Probably Doesn’t Exist Yet?
Your college prep child of today may be preparing for a job that doesn’t even exist.
Do I Have to Be a Celebrity or a Cheater to Get My Kid into College?
In the face of a college admissions cheating scandal, parents have a lot of questions. Here are some answers.
College Professors Expect This from Your Kid
College professors aren’t usually like high school teachers… so helping your kid know what to expect is important college prep.
College Prep Checklist: March-April
Summer’s right around the corner – which means focus on current academics (let alone preparing for college) can be extra tough. A checklist can help.
What to Expect: College Admissions Responses Beyond “Accepted” & “Denied”
Whether your student is a freshman, a senior, or in between, a response will be headed your way soon enough.
After They Apply to College, Which Kid Will Your Kid Be?
I invariably see one or more of these “next steps” from students after the application is in. Each of them has its pitfalls.
Should You Be Asking about These Special College Options?
These four programs – “alternatives” to the traditional college experience – may be the exact path your kid needs to consider.