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Five Growing STEM Careers Your Teen Could Explore
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers have experienced above-average growth in the past decade – double the growth rate of non-STEM careers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Six Ways Teens Can Set Themselves Apart on College Applications
Applying to college is more than just filling out an online form and sending off some transcripts. Your teen should consider it an opportunity to introduce themselves to colleges and make a compelling case for why they should extend an admission offer to your teen.
How Much Do Colleges Care About Extracurricular Involvement?
Extracurricular involvement is a presumed resume booster that can help set a student apart – but how much? And do all colleges care about it?
Preparing Your Child for Learning at Home
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak causing schools across the nation to close temporarily, it’s probably on your mind: how will your child learn going forward?
Reality of College Admissions Competitiveness
Here are a few interesting facts from the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s 2019 State of College Admission report to help you understand college selectivity and how it affects your teen.
Four Important Considerations for Teens When Choosing College Majors
Whether your teen has been planning their career since fourth grade or your high school junior is just beginning to review their options, the college major decision is a big one, and your teen could surely use some guidance.
Six Life Lessons Teens Can Learn from High School
High school is a period of tremendous growth for teens. They build upon the foundation of middle school and move toward college and adulthood, gaining academic and non-academic aptitudes that help them be successful and independent.
Six Tips for Building Your Teen’s Confidence
Confident teens have a good attitude about school, are persistent and tend to weather the ups and downs effectively. What can you do to bolster your teen’s confidence? Find out here!
What Colleges Look for in Applicants’ Extracurricular Activities
Grades and strength of curriculum are top of the list of attributes that colleges look for in applicants, however, colleges also appreciate that “something extra” in students. Extracurricular activities are a great way for teens to build leadership abilities and fuel their passions.
How Teens and Parents Can Use the Department of Education’s College Scorecard in their Research
The United States Department of Education’s College Scorecard is an interactive tool that helps families gather critical information they need to evaluate colleges’ offerings, cost, quality, value and more. Read about its benefits here.
