Jun 12, 2019 | Article, Parenting, Preparing, Transitioning
By the time we reach a little beyond middle age in our lives, chances are all of our kids have grown up and gotten out of the house, and this means that the feeling of having an empty nest may settle in and make you emotional. It is incredibly emotional to watch your...
Apr 1, 2016 | Admissions, Article, Preparing
April is such a key month for college bound families, in no small part because final family decisions on a college are on deadline. By now, your student has acceptance letters in hand. But maybe this spring brought your student a towering stack of acceptance letters...
Apr 10, 2014 | Article, Preparing
Yesterday, we covered the difficult conversations parents and students have when they negotiate which school to choose. For many families, cost is a major consideration. In fact, according to this U.S. News survey of college freshman: For 48.7% of freshmen, financial...
Apr 8, 2014 | Article, Completing, Preparing
As school decisions are made, students and parents have to figure out how to pay. For most families (70%!), that means student loans. However, it’s likely that students and parents have lots more to learn about the basics of student loans. To that end, enter...
