09/03/2016
Same prompts as last year :)
The Common Application Announces 2016-2017 Essay Prompts
The Common Application has announced that the 2016-2017 personal statement essay prompts will be the same as the 2015-2016 prompts.
06/01/2016
Worth repeating...time is on your side--if you start now!
To Get Your Kid Into a Great College, Do These 7 Things This Summer
Time is on your side—if you start now.
05/14/2016
Attention students & parents! The BEST college experience begins the summer before college. Learn 17 Things HS Grads Need to Do The Summer Before College. This free webinar is hosted by NY Times bestselling author (The Naked Roommate). DETAILS: 5/23/16 (sign up even if you can’t attend). SIGN UP HERE: http://bit.ly/1UQ2bnr
ATTN: Class of 2016 students & parents! I'm hosting a LIVE (free) webinar for you!
New York Times bestselling author of the #1 book on college life, Harlan Cohen, helps students and their parents make the transition to life in college during this live (free) online event. This webinar is open to students and parents.
01/06/2016
This is a must read!
11 Common FAFSA Mistakes
Avoid them all and maximize your financial aid.
11/24/2015
Cannot wait until I can do her laundry ;)
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
http://grownandflown.com/college-kids-home-for-holidays/
10/20/2015
Interesting stats about recent college graduates :)
What are your spring 2015 grads up to 6 months after graduation?
Measuring outcomes is something that's on the mind of every parent and student actively researching schools. It's also a hot topic for everyone that is connected to higher education in some way. ...
10/05/2015
This article addresses these challenges in a very fair way, that is, not to put all the blame on parenting, but on society as well. Another great resource is "How to Raise an Adult", by Julie Lythcott-Haims.
Declining Student Resilience: A Serious Problem for Colleges
College personnel everywhere are struggling with students' increased neediness.
10/02/2015
Data supports finding the right fit ;)
Why College Is Worth It | College Parents of America
Research and Key Data from or compiled by College Parents of America
09/25/2015
Great new tool for financial comparison :)
Which colleges will offer you the best financial aid?
College Raptor compares colleges quickly and easily to find schools that are the best match and most affordable.
09/24/2015
Some good news for college planning!
New Fafsa Changes Will Bring Unintended Consequences for Colleges
For parents and students, a great deal of the current uncertainty about selecting a college may vanish overnight. Not so for colleges.