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Posted on Feb 15, 2012 - 06:00 AM
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| Comments (0) There are a lot of numbers when you think about how good a college is: what’s their admission rate? What’s the average SAT score? How much is tuition? What’s the graduation rate, job-placement rate, etc., etc. It comes down to three categories: what school can you get into, what school can you afford, and what school can get you a job. And while you should consider all these important numbers, you also need to remember the college’s primary job – making you better educated. But then that’s your job, too. Steps to Improve Your Educa... More
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Posted on Feb 13, 2012 - 06:00 AM | Selecting a College | Comments (0) High school students excited about touring a college campus tend to miss certain important aspects that parents need to pick up – what security measures are in place, what healthcare facilities are on campus, etc. And some questions that need to be asked on the tour should come from a parent because, well, they just sound parental. Sample Questions for the College Tour How are budget cuts affecting your campus? This question may apply to state or private colleges, but given the economy these days, generally describes public university funding. Is the school cuttin... More
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Posted on Feb 10, 2012 - 06:00 AM | SAT Prep | Comments (0) (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Ideally, you start studying for the SAT entrance exam 6-8 weeks before the actual test, although your ongoing classroom studies and outside activities will also prepare you for this important test. Taking the SAT once is good practice for taking it again, but an SAT prep course can boost your scor... More
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Posted on Feb 08, 2012 - 06:00 AM | College Prep | Comments (0) It’s not uncommon for parents to feel a little left out of their student’s education when they get to high school, but believe it or not, you have a big role to play in helping them stay motivated, get ready for college and get a better education. 5 Parent Steps to College Prep Create a study area. It’s one thing to tell your student to go study; it’s another to find a way for them to do it. Instead of just flopping on the bed, your student should have a study area that makes their study time productive. An area that is used almost exclusively fo... More
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Posted on Feb 06, 2012 - 06:00 AM | Applying to College | Comments (2) A students stares at a list of colleges and wonders how he can impress each one. While colleges generally look at the same requirements (strength of high-school classes, grades, SAT scores, etc.), they don’t all view them the same way. So how can you make sure you’re a good fit for the colleges on your list? How to Put Together a College Resume Don’t rely on high-school graduation requirements. They’re designed to help you graduate high school, not necessarily get you into the colleges you want. Find out the admissions requirements as th... More
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Posted on Feb 03, 2012 - 06:00 AM | College Prep | Comments (0) There’s no denying that wealth provides many advantages in life, among them a better education. Consider these statistics: The average SAT score for a student from an upper-income family is 1715. From a low-income family? 1310 70% of families earning less than $28,000 were not aware of Pell Grants (not to mention lesser-known forms of need-based financial aid). 82% of upper-income students earn a bachelor’s degree. Low-income students? 8% Students from families that are better off are ten time more likely to graduate, have SAT scores 125% hi... More
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