Ahh, the college application process… Exploration, hopes, aspirations, deadlines, and… a lot of really inappropriate questions from nosy people.
People start asking children questions like, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” at ridiculously ... Read More >
Home school provides students and their families opportunities for real world education they might not find in a traditional classroom. Your student may complete assignments from different corners of the world each week or a consistent location like your ... Read More >
Whether your teen is starting college in a few months or flying the nest in a couple of years, they can always benefit from learning practical skills. And who better to teach them how to get through adulthood than the person who got them through life ... Read More >
Make the Most of Your Campus Visit with These Tips
As you prepare to visit campuses in person, consider these tips.
A MONTH BEFORE YOU GO
Schedule an official campus tour and info session through the university's admission website. These tend to ... Read More >
Is your student curious, like really curious? These 5 summer programs are a great fit for students interested in research. Your student will get a taste of the excitement of academic research and develop their skills in preparation for college.
Clark ... Read More >
Blended families are oftentimes some of our most challenging, yet rewarding clients. As a child of a blended family and now married to a man with two teenagers, I’ve experienced first hand what type of conflict and resolution exists in blended families.
When ... Read More >
Dr. Eric E. Schmidt, chairman of the Board and CEO of Google, ended his 2009 commencement speech to The University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League University:
“And in a world where everything is remembered and everything is kept forever—the world ... Read More >
Sending teens off to college is emotional for any family. We push our birds out of the nest, worried if they will be able to spread their wings and fly on their own. There is hope and excitement we will see them soar, but also fear that we might watch ... Read More >
We asked seniors (class of 2021) what they wish their parents knew about how they're feeling about the college process at this point. Grab some tissues, and read their heartfelt responses.
"Writing about all the important memories and people to me in ... Read More >
By their senior year of high school, your teenager is expected to have a pretty clear idea about what they want to do for the rest of their life. That’s a lot of pressure for a teen!
To decide with certainty, they should understand:
What the ... Read More >