Use your common sense. Don’t get caught up in the hype. Focus on the facts, not the stereotypes. Be honest with yourself. Those are just a few pieces of advice from Frank Bruni, op-ed columnist for The New York Times, to students and their parents caught up in the emotionally challenging college admissions process. In […]
Deciding where to go to college is one of the biggest decisions in any student’s life. But while you want to feel comfortable with the school, you also want to like the town you’ll call home for the next four (give or take) years. As you plan visits with your college-bound kids, use our guides to […]
Is your high school student hoping to head down South for college? Southern schools have skyrocketed in popularity among Chicago-area students in recent years, and there’s a whole lot of exploring to do in these vibrant college towns. Add these popular Southern schools to your list of college visits, and take along our guide for […]
The West Coast is home to a host of impressive universities and colleges, ranging in size from a few thousand to more than 40,000 students. Take a look at the schools you might put on your list and where to stay and dine while you’re there. Washington Whitman College (Walla Walla, Wash.) Where to Stay: […]
Congratulations! You’ve got a high-achieving kid who’s thinking Ivy. Gird yourself, because the college application process is torturous. But the campus visits? A piece of cake, especially with our tips on where to stay, where to eat and what to do while you’re soaking up the atmosphere on site. Brown University (Providence, R.I.) Where to […]
Today’s students and their families are facing soaring college costs and potentially huge amounts of student debt. The cost of college is up about 42 percent from 10 years ago, and continues to rise at more than two-and-a-half times the rate of inflation. Thankfully, aid comes in many forms. You don’t have to be an […]
Making decisions is a big part of having a family, especially when it comes to helping your children achieve their goals. Like deciding to start reading to your children at a young age or signing them up for a sport. And when saving for your child’s college education, it’s important to decide on a plan […]
College tuition rates have skyrocketed, and the yearly tuition increase is a reality that every family must face.
Parents with children in the North Shore’s stellar school system love to try and predict what path their talented children will choose, but can only guess at who they will become and what they will do with their lives.
If you got a late start on your holiday shopping, we’ve got a last-minute gift idea that will last a lifetime. A College Illinois!® Prepaid Tuition Plan. Enrolling your future student in a prepaid tuition plan can help you financially prepare for college and can help them focus on the goal of getting into […]
