TeenLife LIVE is finally here! Their first ever virtual fair is this Sunday 1/31! They have 30+ exhibitors, 12 speakers, and 2 sponsors (Microsoft and Fathom) and some really cool giveaways (including a free cruise and surface tablet). The virtual event covers programs and topics that you care about: College Prep, Summer, Gap, Community Service, STEM, and […]
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TeenLife Live Event
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, January 28th, 2016 | Comments Off on TeenLife Live Event
Top 5 Must-Read Articles for Parents of the College-Bound
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, February 6th, 2014 | Comments Off on Top 5 Must-Read Articles for Parents of the College-Bound
Often as I scour the web I find articles I want to share with my parent readers. Apart from tweeting about them and pinning them, this week I would like to highlight them on my blog in hopes that you will examine them further and gather some helpful information. Following are five must-read articles […]
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The future of higher education
By Suzanne Shaffer on Friday, April 12th, 2013 | Comments Off on The future of higher education
What’s in store for the future of higher education? The New Media Consortium believes that these 12 emerging technologies will likely impact learning and teaching in higher education in the next few years. Spend a few minutes and check out the complete infographic from OnlineDegrees.org.
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Are you concerned about campus security?
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 | Comments Off on Are you concerned about campus security?
Although the thought of your child attending college brings forth feelings of pride and anticipation, if they are going to be living on campus, it’s understandable why it may also evoke a certain amount of concern. We all have read the news stories of unfortunate crimes that have happened at various colleges and universities across […]
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5 Tech Tips for college-bound students
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 | Comments Off on 5 Tech Tips for college-bound students
College environments are richer in technology today than ever before. Where students used to use card catalogs and microfilm for research, they now use online databases. Where professors used to write lecture notes on blackboards, they now use electronic slide shows. Technology is growing and evolving by the day, and students need to keep up […]
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Parents should encourage AP classes
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, February 28th, 2013 | Comments Off on Parents should encourage AP classes
The College Board released a press release and accompanying report related to the Class of 2012 Advanced Placement® results. While participation and performance increased compared to the Class of 2011, many High School students with potential for success in college-level AP® Courses still lack access. Parents of college-bound teens should encourage their students to take advantage […]
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By Suzanne Shaffer on Friday, September 28th, 2012 | 1 Comment
In late June 2012, CampusTechnology.com revealed the winners of its 2012 Innovators Awards, which are given out to IT leaders who have come up with extraordinary technology solutions for campus challenges. This infographic gives us a snapshot of the leaders; I bet you will be surprised who scored an award! Put Together By: OnlineUniversities.com
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College Debt = Higher Tuition and less Merit Aid
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, July 23rd, 2012 | Comments Off on College Debt = Higher Tuition and less Merit Aid
The Wall Street journal posted an article today, “Tough Times for Colleges–and College Towns”, about the tough times that colleges are facing. The outlook isn’t good. Bain, which markets its consulting services to universities, and Sterling Partners, which invests in education companies, examined the balance sheets from 2006 to 2010 of schools in their report. […]
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Does your student hate math?
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 | Comments Off on Does your student hate math?
College prep doesn’t start junior or senior year when your student starts preparing for the college application process. It ideally starts in middle school when parents and students begin to think about the future and ask questions about the student’s readiness for college. It’s not surprising either that students tend to steer away from the […]
Read More...Obama’s solution to help student loan borrowers
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, October 27th, 2011 | Comments Off on Obama’s solution to help student loan borrowers
I received this email from the Institute for College Access and Success. It was a press release issued on President Obama’s speech yesterday. __________________________ Yesterday the Obama Administration announced important and timely new steps to help struggling student loan borrowers. We applaud the Administration’s steps to make more federal loan borrowers aware of Income-Based Repayment […]
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