College isn’t the right fit for everyone, and apprenticeships offer wonderful opportunities for students to train toward a specific career and earn money while doing so.
College life and atmosphere can’t be summed up in a brochure. Here’s how to get the most out of visiting a campus.
Explores the value of college and how to figure out how expensive is too expensive.
Net price calculators are now required on every college website.
Students should focus less on rankings and more on the right fit. Helps students understand how to best use the rankings and where they can be legitimately helpful.
Highlights the important benefits of students developing a relationship with their school counselors.
With the option to explore thousands of different colleges across the United States, it may seem pretty overwhelming to find the one that suits you best.
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Weekend and summer pre-college courses let students step into their future
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act re-authorized by President Obama’s administration in March 2010 includes revisions aim to have all diploma-earning students properly “college- and career-ready” by the year 2020. This article explains some of the possible meanings of that goal.
As a senior in high school, every time I hear the word “college,” an endless list of worries and anxieties runs through my brain like the final credits to an overstaffed movie.
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Talking about money is really hard, especially with your parents, but families need to be on the same page with what they can afford.
Test-drive that career while punching up your résumé.
“There are all kinds of opportunities out there … take advantage of whatever is available. — Jordan Harper
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The famed senioritis is already beginning to spiral through my thoughts. As I make list upon list of things I need to get done, I find myself succumbing to distractions.
Students should not expect extra credits or grade negotiations to boost their GPAs.
Most still are free, and now some offer credit.
First financial aid offer doesn’t have to be the last word
My goals and expectations for the coming school year are beginning to feel a bit overwhelming.
Many college-credit classes offered to high school students are those that fulfill general education requirements.
As if today’s teens don’t face enough pressure, some of them face an even tougher challenge – their parents.
Khan Academy, online or in-person tutoring can aid learning
Sussle.org, a “community-generated encyclopedia” that seeks posts of images, videos, how-tos and hard-to-find facts, will reward the best.
"I just feel so out of control sometimes. There is so much pain, and I just need a release.” These are the words of Jason (name changed to protect identity ), a 16-year-old sophomore from a rural town outside of Boise, Idaho. Hiding his arms in the sleeves of a large zippered hoodie, Jason is a cutter. “I’m not trying to kill myself or get attention. I hide my arms so no one sees (the cuts). I don’t think my parents know I do this, but one of my friends does. I’m embarrassed that I do this, but I don’t know how else to feel better.”
Ideas on how to save money and keep the cost of college down.
Getting into the saving habit now can lead to better fortune in the years ahead. Here are a few ways you can get started.
