Choosing a teen travel program
Looking for a summer travel program for your teenager? Asking the right questions will help your teen learn and grow 鈥� and you'll sleep soundly at night.
College tours for鈥� tweens?!
Want to get your child excited about going to college? One mom discovers the secret: take them on a tour while they're young.
Special needs and summer jobs
A summer job can be the key to future success for teens with learning disabilities.
All about Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams
The AP program gives students the opportunity to take college-level courses while they are still in high school.
Packing for college
Help your high school graduate pack for dorm life with this handy list of needs.
Who goes to college in California?
Find out who's going to college in the Golden State
What is a college prep school?
Many schools claim to be a college preparatory school, but do they do anything outside the ordinary to set kids on the road to college?
Assessing high schools
Our resident school-choice expert offers deal-breakers and red flags on assessing high schools from a distance.
10 tips for your teen from recent grads
Recent college grads share their best advice about what they wish they'd known (and done) in high school.
The top 5 reasons to avoid a high school
If you're searching for a high school, these are red flags that the school may not be the best one for your child.
High school graduation and the beginning of adult life bring joy and trepidation
Relief and worry battle it out as a mom anticipates launching her son with LD into life after high school.
10 hottest careers for college graduates
What are the best jobs in the future? See these top 10 lists of highest-growth jobs through 2033 by degree attainment.
Why community college?
Community colleges were developed for two major purposes: to be a bridge from high school to college and to prepare students for the job market.
What if your teen wants to skip college
Your child may want to delay college or skip it altogether. But he still needs an education. Here's how you can help.
A middle school parent's college prep guide
You and your child need to start planning for college no later than middle school. Here are seven steps your child and family should take.
Helping your child connect school to work
Your middle schooler may not understand why learning algebra, science or how to write essays matters. You can help make those school-to-life connections.
What college costs... really
How much money will you need for college? We鈥檝e broken it down for you, including often-overlooked and hidden expenses.
Alternate routes to high school success
Is high school holding your ambitious student back? There are alternatives to high school that may appeal to your teen.
Is your child ready for college math?
Help your high school student gain the necessary math skills to succeed in college and beyond.
How savings affect financial aid
Saving for college pays, even when it comes to receiving financial aid. Here's why.
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