Whether you’re in your first year or your fourth year, college homesickness is going to hit you.
The Only High School Senior Year Bucket List You Need
Your senior year of high school is a big one. Make the most of it by crossing these items off your bucket list.
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7 Things You Need to Do When Your Child is at College
Having your child off at college is a bittersweet sensation. Moms and Dads, we understand. You miss them, but you’re also beaming with parental pride.
The college journey is a big deal. Things change for your entire family. And they’ll probably never be quite the same again. While that may sound ominous, don’t fret. Life is about to get a little more exciting for all of you, we promise.
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Do I Have a Chance if I have Been Waitlisted?
Being on the waitlist can be very taxing on the nerves. It is good to have all of the details of what this means so you can put your mind at ease.
It’s called the waitlist for a reason. First you have to wait…and wait. And then you wait some more, all the while wondering about your college waitlist chances. As the time goes on, you can’t help but let the same question keep playing on repeat in your head: Do I even have a chance? Read More Do I Have a Chance if I have Been Waitlisted?
Every College Checklist You Need For Summer
There are so many moving parts, it just makes sense to have a handful of checklists to follow when preparing for college.
Let’s face it – when it comes to searching, applying and (finally!) attending college, there are a lot of deadlines to keep track of. And on top of those deadlines are all of the other things you need to do to prepare for what will be one of the biggest accomplishments in your life. All of those due dates, to-do’s and lists floating around in your brain can get a little overwhelming. That’s where the college checklist comes into play. Read More Every College Checklist You Need For Summer
Community Service: Do Good and Look Good To Colleges
There is no denying how great community service can be. But did you know it can help you get into your college of choice too?
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Your Child’s Dream School Shouldn’t Be The Only Option
Your child has just passionately announced his or her dream school…now what?
What is a “dream school” anyway?
Although every college is different – and surely every dream is different – “dream schools” typically have two things in common:
- The school is highly competitive for admissions
- The school is well-known for a particular field of study that your son or daughter is especially interested in.
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4 Crucial Ways to Prepare Your Child for College
As a parent, nothing makes you more proud than helping to prepare your child for college.
Knowing your child is preparing for college and, more importantly, adulthood, is very rewarding. All of your love and support is starting to pay off, but you know there is still a lot to do. Read More 4 Crucial Ways to Prepare Your Child for College
College Waitlist Tips You Need to Know
It feels a lot like waiting for someone to ask you to prom. It’s the scary place between acceptance and rejection.
Let’s talk about the college waitlist.
Applying to college is supposed to be clear cut, right? You’re supposed to get an acceptance or a rejection. Acceptances are great. Rejections sting a little. Either way, at least you know where you stand. Read More College Waitlist Tips You Need to Know
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before College
There are so many things that I wish I could whisper in the ear of my 18-year-old self.
It hasn’t been too long since I was enduring the daily college grind. Just a few years ago, a few months after graduation, I was carefully slipping my diploma out of a sealed envelope and into a polished frame. Read More 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before College