College

Learn how make the most of your child's last summer at home.

College is a good option for a capable high-school student who is not being challenged by the local curriculum.

Revealing past problems in a personal essay can actually improve the chances of being admitted to college.

Do you have information on scholarships for students who are homeschooled?

A parent seeks advice on how to get her daughter to take her college classes seriously.

The talent search programs identify highly gifted students. Middle-schoolers take the SAT or ACT as an out-of-level screening device.

A mother seeks information about LD/ADD scholarships for a son about to enter college.

Some colleges prefer one test or the other in their admissions processes, but both tests are good for selecting students for accelerated content-based programs, such as Talent Search.

There are a number of books that parents will find helpful in understanding the problems many college freshmen face.

An expert advises a student to reduce the number of hours in a part-time job in order to focus on other activities -- especially those of his own creation.

Here are some parent workshop ideas and some advice for the parents of high-school students. Learn how to find training in college prep, financial aid, at-home motivation, reading, and more.

While it isn't against the law for an illegal immigrant to enroll in a university, he or she may face some other difficulties.

This article discusses the pros and cons of taking a break before entering college.

There are many opportunities available for the young adult with learning disabilities who would like to pursue studies beyond high school.

An expert stresses the importance of keeping high achievers balanced and able to enjoy themselves.

When a student is torn between two similar schools, follow these tips to help her decide which one is better for her.

A Harvard University admissions interviewer describes how kids are being "packaged for success." Many are entirely focused on being accepted by an impressive college, while those students with a genuine love of learning seem to be disappearing.

This article describes how to aid your gifted child in the college preparation and application process.