If you have kids, then chances are you’ve already thought about college affordability and how or if you’ll be able meet the expenses associated with higher education. But you shouldn’t allow the worry of college costs to consume your life. There are many practical and successful ways to pay for college (without drowning in debt) [...]
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Is it possible? Can it be done? Is it affordable?
By admin on Monday, July 18th, 2011 | No Comments
My good friend Jeff Sheely over at the College Money Insider created this amazing Infographic about the college admissions process and what it takes to accomplish your goal of attending college. If you’re a parent of a college-bound teen you may be asking yourself the same question, especially as it relates to paying for the [...]
Would your student like the Sony S Series laptop?
By admin on Friday, July 15th, 2011 | 3 Comments
I’ve been blogging about this laptop for about a week now in the hopes that you can make an informed choice about the right laptop for your student. Parents usually have a few simple questions about this type of purchase: Is it affordable? Is it durable and dependable? Will the laptop last throughout their high [...]
Charged and Ready–Sony Delivers!
By admin on Monday, July 11th, 2011 | 4 Comments
I can’t tell you the number of times my laptop battery has run down while I was at a coffee shop, on an airplane, or in the hospital waiting room. My old IBM Thinkpad’s battery holds a charge for about 4 hours and then it’s time to plug it in. My son’s Mac lasts about [...]
Choosing the right computer for college
By admin on Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 | No Comments
When my daughter was ready for college, she had hardly even used a computer. We had one computer in our home and that was my home office/work desktop. She was allowed to use it for research and type papers for school, but that was the extent of her computer usage. The college she chose to [...]
Saving time and money with CLEP Tests
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 | 1 Comment
Every college student will spend their first two years of college studying information that they’ve already covered at some point during their four years of high school. Algebra, Biology, U.S. History, Government, and English Composition are all classes the students are already familiar with. Even if your student wasn’t a straight “A” high school student [...]
Last Night's FREE Webinar
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, January 20th, 2011 | No Comments
FOR THOSE WHO ATTENDED (OR MISSED) THE WEBINAR LAST NIGHT The recording of last night’s webinar is up. This webinar will remain up until February 1st for viewing. ************************************ Tonight is the night that Paul Hemphill, college cost saving guru and parent advocate, teaches you How to Pay Less for College. As a parent advocate [...]
Smart Spending (and saving) for college students
By Suzanne Shaffer on Friday, January 14th, 2011 | No Comments
It’s never too early to teach our kids to spend smart and save. If you get them in the habit before they go off to college, it’s much easier for them to see the value once they are away from home. Today’s post by Real College Guide gives us some good ways to teach our [...]
College Helper #4-Jeff Sheely
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, December 30th, 2010 | No Comments
Even though Christmas has passed and we’re thinking about New Years, I’m continuing my College Helper series because my decorations are still up! And…there are plenty more helpers to add to the list. Today’s College Helper is Jeff Sheely of Overture Marketplace (who looks quite spiffy in his elf attire). I can’t say enough about [...]
Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 | No Comments
When I come across a scholarship that doesn’t require an essay, I like to pass it along to my parent readers (who hopefully will pass it along to their college-bound teens!). If you have a teen (14 or older) interested in graphic arts, art, or even photography, this $10,000 scholarship could be a big help [...]
