Should your student work with a professional test prep tutor? Bobby Hood, of Noodle Pros, says YES! Bobby has been tutoring professionally for 7 years. He is a member of the Triple Nine Society, an association of individuals with IQ scores above the 99.9th percentile. After graduating high school as valedictorian with an SAT […]
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Should Your Student Work With a Professional Test Prep Tutor?
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, October 5th, 2017 | Comments Off on Should Your Student Work With a Professional Test Prep Tutor?
Get the Most of College by Sampling College Courses
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, August 28th, 2017 | Comments Off on Get the Most of College by Sampling College Courses
Going to a college is one the biggest decisions anyone can make in their lives, especially as a young person. College can open so many doors into careers that we couldn’t get otherwise, even if it takes time. If your teen is having trouble finding their way into the major program, but absolutely don’t […]
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Back to School? Here’s What To Do!
By Suzanne Shaffer on Friday, August 11th, 2017 | Comments Off on Back to School? Here’s What To Do!
The summer vacation is almost over and back to school your kids must go! But what do they need ahead of a new semester? And how can you help prepare them for a new school year? We’ve pulled together some handy tips to ensure students can make the most of what’s to come. Follow […]
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5 Ways to Find Education Beyond the Classroom
By Suzanne Shaffer on Sunday, July 16th, 2017 | Comments Off on 5 Ways to Find Education Beyond the Classroom
No matter what stage they’re at in their educational journey, your kids should appreciate that the classroom only provides a platform. If they truly want to maximize the capabilities of learning to experience its greatest rewards, they must be willing to do more. Frankly, going that extra mile is the hallmark of a […]
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What is Plagiarism and How Do You Avoid It?
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 | Comments Off on What is Plagiarism and How Do You Avoid It?
This article is timely, considering all the discussion about Melania Trump’s speech at the Republican National Convention. We always use the word “ethical” if we want to describe something that is right, made or done according to rules and involves some moral values. Why then should we refer plagiarism to ethical issues too? Let us […]
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How to Excel in College
By Suzanne Shaffer on Saturday, May 21st, 2016 | 1 Comment
It takes years of hard work to get into college and on the path to your dream career. If you’ve made it to college, congratulations are in order – you’ve passed high school and got onto the course you need to be on. Of course, once you’re in college there’s a lot of pressure […]
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My Daughter Turned Down a Full-Ride Scholarship
By Suzanne Shaffer on Friday, March 25th, 2016 | 1 Comment
During this financial aid award season, several years ago, my daughter had to make a difficult decision: which college would receive her acceptance of an offer of admission. Of the many colleges she applied to, they included private colleges, state universities, and trade colleges. Some offered her financial aid, others did not. It […]
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Wednesday’s Parent: Dual Enrollment Pays Double
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, November 4th, 2015 | Comments Off on Wednesday’s Parent: Dual Enrollment Pays Double
In my book, anything that saves you money on college is a good investment of your student’s time and your financial resources. Dual enrollment can not only prepare your student for college level courses, but can save you money on college. These courses are offered in conjunction with local colleges and students can take […]
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Mom-Approved Tips: Insist Your Student Graduate in 4 Years or Less
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, December 8th, 2014 | Comments Off on Mom-Approved Tips: Insist Your Student Graduate in 4 Years or Less
Did you know that at most public universities, only 19 percent of full-time students earn a bachelor’s degree in four years? Even at state flagship universities — selective, research-intensive institutions — only 36 percent of full-time students complete their bachelor’s degree on time. Nationwide, only 50 of more than 580 public four-year institutions graduate […]
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By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, October 16th, 2014 | Comments Off on Payscale’s 2015 College Salary Report
With college costs rising, along with student debt, it’s more important than ever for parents and students to look carefully at college ROI (return on investment) when creating the college list. Payscale recognizes the importance of choosing a college major that will be a good return on investment and has released their 2015 College […]
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