09/27/2013
The College Tour: What You Need to Know | Education.com
College tours are important. Here are some things you and your student should know before going on one.
http://www.education.com/magazine/article/college_tour/
The College Tour: What You Need to Know | Education.com
Navigating the college tour: expert advice from a former Stanford University tour guide.
09/20/2013
Getting a Clearer Picture of College Costs
College cost are rising but here are some suggestions on how to manage and plan for them.
http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/18/getting-a-clearer-picture-of-college-costs/?ref=education&_r=0
Getting a Clearer Picture of College Costs
A calculator being introduced by Wellesley will give students and their families a clearer sense — perhaps less daunting — of the prospective out-of-pocket costs at top colleges.
09/19/2013
Disruptions: Minecraft, an Obsession and an Educational Tool
Schools are learning new and innovative ways to encourage learning including video games. Some disruption are actually productive and should be encouraged.
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/15/minecraft-an-obsession-and-an-educational-tool/?ref=education&_r=0
Disruptions: Minecraft, an Obsession and an Educational Tool
Teachers and parents are using Minecraft, a video game popular with children, to help teach science, history, languages and ethics.
09/13/2013
Courses for College: What Kids Need | Education.com
When it comes to preparing for college, it is important to remember that the classes you take say a lot about you. Here is some advice.
http://www.education.com/magazine/article/courses_need_college/
Courses for College: What Kids Need | Education.com
What do kids need to make their college dreams a reality? Advice for parents on what to do and what not to do, in high school to help them gain admission.
09/12/2013
50 Words the SAT Loves | Education.com
Fifty words that your child should know prior to the SAT because they love to use them.
http://www.education.com/magazine/article/Ed_50_Words_SAT_Loves_2/
50 Words the SAT Loves | Education.com
Knowing these 50 words will give your teen a leg up on the SAT verbal section.
09/11/2013
Making Colleges Take Notice: 3 Things You Should Know | Education.com
Three things that you should know in order to make colleges take notice
http://www.education.com/magazine/article/Making_Colleges_Take_Notice/
Making Colleges Take Notice: 3 Things You Should Know | Education.com
Some students are using an arsenal of unique tactics to get themselves noticed by colleges. Here's what you need to know about what really gets you noticed.
09/04/2013
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