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Mom-Approved Tips: Moms Blogging About College

By on Monday, February 3rd, 2014 | 1 Comment

  Since I’m a mom, and you’re most likely a mom (or dad), you feel a kindred spirit with other parents, especially if they have been through or are going through the college prep process. Aside from my blog, Parents Countdown to College Coach, there are other moms out there sharing their stories, their knowledge […]

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Mom-Approved Tips: A Different Take on Helicopter Parenting

By on Monday, January 27th, 2014 | 1 Comment

  It’s no surprise that parents have become so involved in their kids’ lives that school administrators have begun to label us; helicopter parent, snow plow parent, and bulldozer parent. But it can’t all be bad; after all, parents are actually involved. Is this a bad thing? As with anything there are extremes. And it’s […]

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Mom-Approved Tips: Don’t Ignore the FAFSA

By on Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 | No Comments

  The most important advice I can give parents is: don’t ignore the FAFSA! Many parents are misinformed when it comes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). They believe that they make too much money to qualify for any kind of financial aid—and they decide not to file. That is the worst […]

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Mom-Approved Tips: Staying organized in 2014

By on Tuesday, December 31st, 2013 | No Comments

  The New Year is upon us and high school students are gearing up for all types of college-related activities. Juniors and seniors especially are looking toward the upcoming year with anticipation and excitement. There are many tasks to complete and many decisions to be made, but the key to gliding through the process is […]

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Mom-Approved Tips: A mother speaks out about online learning

By on Monday, December 23rd, 2013 | No Comments

  As an educator, I’ve always been a bit wary of online educational programs. Can anything truly replace the interactive learning experience that students get in a traditional classroom, sharing ideas with each other and with their teacher? Then my son announced that he had enrolled in an online degree program to get his Masters […]

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Mom-Approved Tips: Questions parents ask about college

By on Monday, December 16th, 2013 | No Comments

  Over the years, parents have cornered me and asked me questions about the college admissions process and their college-bound teens. While those questions are varied, and sometimes specific as they relate to their own circumstances, parents undoubtedly have questions about the college prep process and beyond. Following are some of the most common questions […]

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Mom-Approved Tips: Stop stressing about college rejections

By on Monday, December 9th, 2013 | No Comments

  Sign up for my FREE parent tips email and get my FREE Ebook on college financing! Or subscribe to my blog on the left and get email updates. It’s that time of year. As the New Year approaches and regular admission dates loom in the very close future, parents begin stressing about college rejection. Although not as much as their […]

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Mom-Approved Tips: Waiting for admissions decisions

By on Monday, December 2nd, 2013 | No Comments

  Sign up for my FREE parent tips email and get my FREE Ebook on college financing! Or subscribe to my blog on the left and get email updates. And so it begins–the waiting game. Every parent of a college-bound teen has to experience this right of passage: waiting for admissions decisions. Will she or won’t she get in to her […]

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Mom-Approved Tips: Is your teen on Twitter?

By on Monday, November 25th, 2013 | No Comments

  Is your teen on Twitter? Are you on Twitter? You should be. Twitter is not only a great resource for college prep, but it’s also the go-to social hangout for your teenager. They also air their thoughts and frustrations there. It’s amazing how teens find it to be a place to vent, especially about […]

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Mom-Approved Tips: Top 10 Tips for Parents

By on Tuesday, November 19th, 2013 | 1 Comment

  On Monday’s I dispense my parent advice and today I thought I might share with you some of my past “Top 10 Tips for Parents”. Some might be reality checks, some will provide you with new information, and some are just for fun. Top 10 Questions Parents Ask about College http://www.parentscountdowntocollegecoach.com/2010/06/24/top-10-questions-parents-ask-about-college/ 10 Must Read […]

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