Is the SAT Obsolete?
Until recently, it would have been heresy, and just plain bad practical advice, to tell a high school junior or senior with college aspirations not to take the SAT, especially if he or she lived on...
View ArticleMAKING TIME FOR STUDY CAN BE A CHALLENGE
The school year is now at least a few weeks old for the vast majority of colleges across the country, though some on the quarter system may just be getting started this week or next. If your child is...
View ArticleFour Easy Steps To Application Sanity
One peek in your son's room confirms that he's in the midst of the college application process. His floor is littered with school viewbooks, post-it notes obscure his computer screen, and his test...
View ArticleBuilding Trust Between Colleges and Parents
Presidents of colleges and universities love to talk. They love to talk about the schools they lead, and why they are great. They love to talk about problems facing America and the world, and how U.S....
View ArticleEight Points For Parents Speaking With Students About Alcohol
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View ArticleThe Road to Reauthorization
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View Article12 Days of the Best Adult Holiday Movies
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View ArticleFour Easy Steps To College Application Sanity
One peek in your son's room confirms that he's in the midst of the college application process. His floor is littered with school viewbooks, post-it notes obscure his computer screen, and his test...
View Article5 Tips for Attending Family College Orientation
Whether your child is in the 7th grade or about to graduate from high school, you are probably wondering about many issues related to his or her transition to college. Many of your questions may be...
View ArticleTeens Reap Many Benefits from Mentor Relationships
Teens who identify at least one influential, "natural" mentor in their life - a person not assigned by a formal mentoring program - report that they have a higher sense of self and are more likely to...
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