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11th grade college prep timeline

11th grade college prep timeline

Here’s what to do month by month to get your high school junior prepared for the college application process.

10th grade college prep timeline

10th grade college prep timeline

There are some important college prep to-do's that you and your teen can do sophomore year. Here's a month-by-month list.

9th grade college prep timeline

9th grade college prep timeline

There are some important college prep to-do's that you and your teen can do freshman year. Here's a month-by-month list.

How high school pathway programs can make dreams come true

How high school pathway programs can make dreams come true

Hillsboro High’s test scores predict poor outcomes. Then what explains the success of graduates?

How to talk to your teen about reach schools

How to talk to your teen about their reach school

Applying to college can be anxiety-provoking. These talking points will help.

4 things that make kids more likely to succeed

4 things that make kids more likely to succeed

Research shows students are more likely to go to college when these factors are in play.

What should I write my college essay about?

What the #%@!& should I write about in my college essay?

Many first-to-college kids don't realize they have stories that colleges want to hear.

6 ways to improve a college essay

6 ways to improve a college essay

Your child has written a draft (or a few drafts) of their college essay — but it's not quite there. Here are six tips for helping your child hone, strengthen, and polish their essay.

40 up-and-coming careers that don’t require a 4-year college degree (and 9 to avoid)

42 up-and-coming careers that don’t require a 4-year college degree (and 10 to avoid)

The best low-cost and free tools to help get your child into college

The best low-cost and free tools to help get your child into college

Before you get lost in the jungle of college applications, you should know about these four services.

What you need to know about applying to college early decision and early action

What you need to know about applying to college early decision and early action

Applying for early admission means better chances of getting in, but it's important to understand what teens are getting — and maybe losing — by going this route.

Beware for-profit colleges

Beware for-profit colleges

Many for-profit colleges aren’t worth the tuition — or the debt your teen will walk away with.

Why are so many college students returning home?

Why are so many college students returning home?

Kids are applying to college, getting in, and beginning freshman year — and then dropping out in record numbers. Here are the top five reasons why.

13 signs you’re being scholarship-scammed

13 signs of scholarship scams

Keep your teen's scholarship-seeking on track and your financial information safe by watching out for these red flags.

Visiting colleges — even when you can’t go in person

Visiting colleges — even when you can’t go in person

College visits are an essential part of the application process. Use these tips to make these visits happen — even if you can’t afford to be there in person.

The 5 best college admissions books

The 5 best college admissions books

Here are our top picks for books that lead you through the college admissions process. (And don’t panic, they’re all relatively fast and fun reads.)

The most important thing happening (or not happening) in your child’s class

The most important thing happening (or not happening) in your child’s class

Make sure your child has a place in the economy of the future by nurturing their interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) now.