A Summer to Remember: Check Out These Programs
What is it about summer approaching that fills us with such heightened anticipation? For teens, the sensation mostly has to do with boundless [...]
The Homework Dilemma
Just the other day I took my life into my own hands and wandered back into the dark and somewhat dingy confines of [...]
Breaking Free of the Cool Crowd
Just last week, I went back to high school. Now don’t get me wrong--my new odyssey through the angst-filled world of secondary education [...]
Every high school parent wants to know
Sooner or later, every college-bound high school student wonders: am I taking the right classes to get into the college I want to [...]
College Interview Advice: Do’s and Don’ts
Acing your college admissions interview can give you an edge in being accepted to the college of your choice. However, doing poorly during [...]
Simple tips for Creating Holiday Harmony
When my kids were high school age, a wise man (my father) once told me: peace and harmony require planning. He wasn’t a [...]
Filling Out FAFSA: Ready, Set, Go Stress-free
It never fails. As soon as October 1 rolls around (the day the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid form becomes available), [...]
Filling Out FAFSA: Mistakes to Avoid
According to the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administration (NASFAA), making a mistake on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) [...]