Repaying a student loan could soon be a little less painful. Starting this week, anyone with a federal student loan can apply for a program, run by the Department of Education, that caps monthly payments…
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College Ready Summer Reading List for High School Students
Make sure your kids are ready for next year and college by reading some of these reccommended books this summer! Before Entering Ninth Grade Adams: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy c1980 humor, science fictionAfter…
Obama Administration Announces Streamlined College Aid Application
The Obama Administration today announced a shorter, simpler, and more user friendly Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that will make it easier to apply for college financial aid. The changes—some of which are…
Clubs and More!
On campus clubs are a valuble part of high school. Not only do you connect with others that have similar interest as you, they provide leadership and community service needed on those college applications. Remember…
Join President and First Lady Obama in Community Service
We talk to our students everyday about the importance of community service. This is not only importnat for college applicaitons but for finding your passion, giving you a purpose in life and trying out career…
Parents, Get Involved in the College Planning Process!
You can't make a major decision that could affect the ret of your life alone. It's got to be a team effort with your parents. Here's why: 1. Two or three heads are better than…
Choose a Career that is important to you!
Practically all of us go through a time in our lives when we are torn between what we know we want and need in a career, and what others say we should want and need….
President Obama Urges Students to go to College
Do your parents tell you to move out of the house? Go to college. Even if you go to online college you will get out of the house sooner and stay out on your own…
PICK YOUR SAT SUBJECT TESTS CAREFULLY!
This week I would like to focus on the all important SAT Subject Tests. Why are they so important for top colleges? In short, they help colleges interpret your grades and equalize grading scales from high…
CAl Grants Cut for College Students
The Legislature will be meeting this week. Please forward this important and timely information to all interested parties. Read to the bottom to find a sample letter & the email & phone contact information to…