Guiding Students Along Their Pathway to Success

If you're a high school student with college aspirations or a parent supporting one, there's a fundamental truth you need to understand: straight A's don't carry the weight they once did. This isn't meant to discourage hard work, but rather to provide clarity about the current educational landscape and help you navigate it more effectively. According to Inside Higher Ed , over 47 percent of high school students now graduate with A averages, yet actual student achievement has

Allison’s mother was confused when she received the call. Her daughter, a sophomore at a prestigious university, had been issued a "No Contact Order" – not because of any serious accusation, but because of a roommate dispute that had escalated beyond typical college drama. What once might have been resolved through a heart-to-heart conversation or mediation had instead become a formal legal-sounding document with "bulleted lists of prohibited behaviors."

As parents of sophomores and juniors schedule flights, rent cars, make hotel reservations, and book spring break campus tours, this whole “college thing” becomes eerily real. 

Nearly all first-year college students encounter a few surprises as they adjust to college life. Understanding the most common challenges students report and what to do about them can make the transition to college life go more smoothly for both students and their parents.

All right, juniors—summer is coming, and so is the time to start writing those college essays. Whether you’re dreading it or excited to...

If you’re struggling to make your final decision, here are some tips to help you sort through your choices.

The key to all future academic opportunities is a well-rounded education.

Although it is winter, now is the perfect time for high school students to start planning their summer. These months offer college-bound...

Exploring college websites from the comfort of the home gives students a chance to see if the college aligns with their academic, personal,

Transitioning to college can be a significant change, especially for students who require academic accommodations.

As school begins this article highlights important tasks for high school juniors and seniors to accomplish this fall. This includes meeting

The collective stress surrounding college admissions has reached unprecedented levels.

Senioritis sounds like a medical condition but is rather a condition of the mind when high school seniors become unmotivated and feel...

When it comes to being satisfied with work and life after college, it’s not where you go to college, but what you experience in college...

In the midst of worrying about college admissions, it can be easy to forget that your child’s high school years aren’t just about getting...

Many high school students are understandably more focused on getting into college than finding a job after college. Having at least a...

Do you have a child going off to college for the first time, or are you a first-time freshman? If so, check out tips from Jennifer...

Adults will tell you: “Enjoy high school - these are the best years of your life!” But many teenagers would not agree. What can you do...

After a stressful year of completing college applications and waiting for admission decisions, students and parents are relieved to make...

Heading off to college is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming event in the lives of many young people. There is so much to learn while...