Some of my favorite lyrics from a Rolling Stones song state a very simple truth: You can’t always get what you want But if you try sometimes, you just might find You get what you need. If you have a teenager in the house, they have probably learned this lesson long before the college application [...]
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“College Bound and Gagged” left me ROFLMAO
By admin on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 | No Comments
I know text speak is not appropriate blogging title content, but there really is no other way to describe the experience I had reading Dr. Nancy Berk’s book, College Bound and Gagged. Nancy takes the everyday aspects of the college admissions process and puts them into terms that parents can easily understand and relate to [...]
What do you do when a college rejects your student?
Colleges have been responding to the early decision/early action applications and students across the country have received those long awaited acceptance/rejection letters these past few weeks. Hip hip hoorays are easy to handle and a welcome addition to the holidays. Feelings of rejection can cloud the family’s holiday spirit and make it difficult to celebrate [...]
10 Things High School students can do over holiday break
By admin on Monday, December 5th, 2011 | 3 Comments
Christmas is just around the corner and students will be out of school for the holidays. Instead of watching them veg out on the couch or listening to the usual “I’m bored” diatribe, suggest these alternatives instead: Learning Opportunities Spend the break reading—It may not be on your list of “fun activities” (unless you are [...]
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Early college preparation pays off
By admin on Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 | No Comments
I read two articles and a report today that underscored the importance of starting the college preparation process early: Math in preschool Is 6th grade the key to ending the dropout crisis? The Forgotten Middle (A College Readiness Report) While I don’t advocate pressuring students in grade school about college or applying undue stress related [...]
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Q&A: The College Prep Process
By admin on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 | 5 Comments
Last week, I was a guest on #CollegeCash chat on Twitter discussing college preparation and the online resources that are available for parents and students. Since not everyone can attend these chats or is active on Twitter, I thought it would be nice to share the questions and answers here on my blog. Question: When [...]
Parenting responsible students
By admin on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 | 10 Comments
If you’re like me, you’ve been watching the news coverage of the Occupy Wall Street movement. I know it’s a very volatile subject, but I came across this post on Facebook this morning by an anonymous student. I have to say, his or her parents must be VERY proud: If you don’t want to reach [...]
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5 Tips to help your student prepare for college
By admin on Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 | No Comments
As a parent, it’s always a wonderful thing to see your child growing up. The years can pass by so swiftly that before you realize it, it’s already time for him or her to prepare for the college admission tests. But the bigger question is—are you prepared to shoulder the expenses that a college diploma [...]
