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4 Must-Ask Questions for Your High School Guidance Counselor
Tweet Share on Facebook December 27, 2011 Comment (1)High school guidance counselors are a wealth of information, but it's helpful to know what to ask to make the best use of this resource.
JULIE:
The counselor in charge of college guidance at my kids' high school has a job description that includes researching colleges across the country. That research involves traveling to many of the schools to check out the campuses to see what they have to offer. All of this makes her—and counselors just like her at other schools—an important resource for both students and their parents as they navigate the college selection process.
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Make Money, Connections Over Winter Break
Tweet Share on Facebook December 20, 2011 CommentWinter break is unlike most other college breaks, simply because it's usually longer. Much longer. That means a student has an opportunity to do more over this break than simply relaxing, recharging, and reconnecting. This break also provides an opportunity to work toward financial, educational, and even occupational goals.
JULIE:
Lindsey will cover several important ways winter break can be put to good use, but I want to mention one that doesn't get a lot of attention: Volunteering.
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5 Ways to Avoid College Loans
Tweet Share on Facebook December 13, 2011 Comment (1)The cost of a college education is being discussed today like never before, it seems. It's a hot topic on financial news shows and in financial magazines. It's part of the debate surrounding the upcoming presidential election. It's even a point of contention in the Occupy Wall Street protests.
But perhaps no group is more concerned with how to pay for college than high school students and their parents. And with good reason—in today's world, a college education has never been more important. Unfortunately, it's also never been more expensive.
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6 Ways to Stay Safe on College Campuses
Tweet Share on Facebook December 6, 2011 CommentCollege campus safety is a big issue. You can probably think of several instances in the last few years when campus safety issues were in the news.
The good news is that most college campuses take the safety of their students very seriously. Here are some ways that parents and students can partner with schools to keep students as safe as possible.
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