Preparing for College

What are college admissions committees looking for when they read your teen's application and check out her extracurricular activities? Find out just how much those extras count. ...

Your daughter is sure which college she wants to attend. Should she apply under the early decision option? ...

What are college admissions officers looking for as they review your child's application? The admissions process varies and can be subjective to some degree, but here are 10 things that could help your child stand out and score acceptance letters...

How much do you know about scholarships? Take this quiz -- you might be surprised! ...

See just how college-savvy you are! Take the college admissions quiz! ...

Goal Setting for Your College-Bound Child College students are treated very differently than they were in high school. The entire system is geared toward making them responsible for their choices and actions. They are expected to really want to ...

SAT scores are only one of the factors considered by medical school admissions officers. Find out what other factors are important. ...

Nailing the College Application: Tips for Your Teen Competition to get into many schools is tough, and for that reason, you should insist that your teen apply to an intelligent range of schools. A good guidance counselor can do you and your tee...

Stressed about choosing the right college and getting in? You're not alone. Anyone who's been through this process knows how much stress and anxiety comes with it. "What stresses me most about college is the decision. I want to apply to so many ...

Choose the Right College: Getting OrganizedWhether you can't wait to start applying to college or are overwhelmed by the prospect of doing it, getting organized before you start is essential. If you know what you have to do and when, and if you h...

Saying Goodbye to Your High School GraduateThe Focus is on Friends The last dance, last pep rally, and last study hall ... Senior year in high school is a long series of farewells, most of them highly emotional. As unsettling as it may be to leav...

The Importance of College to Your Child's Future"Why do I have to go to college?" You are sure to hear this from your student at least once. Have your answers ready in terms they can understand. A college education will get you a better job and t...

Applying to College Help your teen whip those college applications into shape. Get tips on writing a great essay, interviewing at colleges, asking for recommendations, and much more. Find out how to avoid seven deadly application mistakes.These...

Packing for College: Take It or Leave ItThis may seem obvious, but there are really only a few things that you'll need at college – and many things you'll want to bring. If you lucked out with a huge dorm room – yes, we're all envious – you ha...

It is normal to experience anxiety over going to college. ...

To determine if your child has a strong chance for acceptance under the early-decision process, carefully study the profiles of students who are accepted. ...

If your child balks at taking the necessary steps toward college admission, there are gentle ways you can motivate her. ...

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. ...