Category Archives: 2014
Pre-College Financial and Legal Matters
There are a few legal and financial issues that should be addressed before your son or daughter goes off to college. If your child has turned or will turn 18 during the next year, she is legally an adult, and … Continue reading
Internships and Volunteering
Still searching for a meaningful summer experience? With the job market still very weak, you might want to concentrate on obtaining an internship or a volunteer position in a field of interest to you. Although these programs are unlikely to … Continue reading
Finding that Special College Experience
Lauren Pope’s book, Colleges That Change Lives, features a collection of small liberal arts colleges that provide opportunities for students to grow and expand. These colleges focus on the learning process and provide students with an engaging and challenging educational … Continue reading
College Visit Tips for Parents
Touring prospective colleges is a rite of passage for many families and an important part of the college admissions process. Here are some tips to help parents plan a successful college visit trip. Be selective. Less is actually more when … Continue reading
Majors: Environmental Sciences/Studies
Green is in! If you’re interested in preserving our natural resources for future generations, you can get the credentials you’ll need to make a difference through a major in environmental science or environmental studies. Environmental science programs focus on the … Continue reading
Financial Matters: Keeping College Costs in Check
The reality of the high cost of college is just now hitting some families as they’ve pored over financial aid offers from colleges. At many schools, self-help is up and gift aid is down. That means that colleges are offering … Continue reading
Use Summer for a Jump Start on Applications
Summer is a great time for rising seniors to get a head start on college applications. But all high school students can use the summer to begin preparing for the college admissions process. This can mean pursuing interests you don’t … Continue reading
Making Final College Choices
For some students, the final decision regarding which college to attend is the toughest part of the admissions process. They find themselves riddled with doubt and unable to choose. If you’re struggling to make your final college choice, here are … Continue reading
Majors: Health Care Administration
Do you love the idea of a health care career, but hate the thought of all of the science classes required for a medical or nursing degree? If so, consider a major in health care administration, one of the fastest … Continue reading
Financial Matters: Comparing Financial Aid Packages
If you’ve applied for financial aid and filed all the paperwork by the appropriate deadline, an award letter outlining the college’s offer of financial assistance should arrive close on the heels of your notification of acceptance. The following should help … Continue reading
