Is your child ready for college math?
Help your high school student gain the necessary math skills to succeed in college and beyond.
What if your teen wants to skip college
Your child may want to delay college or skip it altogether. But he still needs an education. Here's how you can help.
Countdown to college: a timeline for high school
This mom’s insights will help you and your child make a plan.
Why 4 years of college financing might not be enough
They may be attending four-year institutions, but most students take longer to get their bachelor's degrees. So how will parents and students pay for the extra years?
College hopefuls may need help processing letters of acceptance — or rejection
Parents can help their high school seniors put college admissions decisions in perspective.
Secrets of searching for college money
If parents start early and get creative, college funds may turn up in the most unexpected places.
Federal loans: how the borrowing process works
Federal loans are the largest form of student aid, making up 41% of the total aid awarded to undergraduates each year. Here's a primer on the process.
Easing college admissions anxiety
More students are applying to top colleges than ever before. But even with the increased competition, most students who apply to four-year colleges are admitted.
10 great chores for teens
Is your teen doing these chores at home? Experts say making teens responsible for household tasks teaches them important life skills.
Why community college?
Community colleges were developed for two major purposes: to be a bridge from high school to college and to prepare students for the job market.
Creative ways to pay for college in an economic downturn
Economic woes needn't mean the end of your child's college plans.
When "only the best" backfires
Why the most competitive high school may not be right for your teen.
The benefits of living on campus in college
Wondering whether or not your child should live in the dorms freshman year? Research shows there are academic benefits to living on campus in college.
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