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: […]
Standardized tests: two words that can fuel debate like no others in pedagogical discussions. Parents, students, politicians, administrators and teachers all have their opinions about testing—a $1.7 billion industry—and there’s evidence to support both sides of every issue. What’s clear, though, is that parents need to educate themselves about standardized assessments, and make their voices […]
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 […]
Taking your high school junior to tour one of the Big Ten schools? Use our guide to enjoy the sights and tastes of some of the best college towns around. From bike races in Bloomington to ice cream in Iowa City, may the best college town win your child’s heart University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign […]
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 […]
Excitement is mounting on East 63rd Street. Why? The grand opening of the dazzling new shared-use campus for the Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School and the Hyde Park Day School, two affiliates of U of C. The much anticipated Ribbon Cutting and Community Celebration will take place on April 27. The Orthogenic School (SSOS) is a […]
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 […]
‘Tis the season for gifting. In the weeks leading up to the holidays, we rack our brains for the perfect gift ideas. We make lists, scour aisles and hide presents bought in July. There’s nothing better than seeing our children or grandchildren’s faces as they open the box with the one gift they really wanted. […]
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