The Critical Document Every College Student Should Sign

Sheri Warsh received a call that no parent wants to get. Her son, then a freshman some 260 miles away at the University of Michigan, was crouched in a corner with stabbing pains in his chest and unable even to walk across the street to the hospital, according to his roommate, who made the phone […]

The Critical Document Every College Student Should Sign

Sheri Warsh received a call that no parent wants to get. Her son, then a freshman some 260 miles away at the University of Michigan, was crouched in a corner with stabbing pains in his chest and unable even to walk across the street to the hospital, according to his roommate, who made the phone […]

SAT and ACT Test Prep: How to Determine the Best Approach

Millions of American teenagers take either the SAT or ACT each year. It’s a rite of passage that most of us remember well, for better or worse, but standardized testing for high schoolers today is very different than it was for their parents. The College Board, who administers the SAT, has made big changes recently, […]

Saving for College: Tips, Tricks, and Mistakes to Avoid

The birth of a child brings joy… and it brings challenges, with none causing more angst for most parents than the realization that in 18 years they could face a college bill to the tune of some $250,000 (in today’s dollars for a private institution). The statistics are sobering. Americans owe over $1.4 trillion in […]

Is Your College Senior Prepared for the Job Market?

Did you do a jig when your son or daughter was accepted to college? Excited for their future and yours? Fast forward a few short years, graduation is on the horizon, and you find yourself asking, “What will my soon-to-be college graduate do with his or her degree?” “Is she prepared to face the job […]

Are You Making Your College Freshman Homesick?

You’d never intentionally make your college freshman homesick, but your frequent phone calls and care packages may have done just that. Now your student is talking about transferring schools – to be closer to you. Don’t be too quick to buy them a one-way ticket home. Our experts show you how to transition from the […]

Should Your College Student Spend a Semester Abroad?

College is a time to explore, discover and ignite passions. One of the most unique and rewarding ways for college students to expand their horizons is to take a semester abroad. No matter where you go, spending a semester immersed in another culture and out of your comfort zone can help you develop critical thinking […]