High School Time Line

Stumped as to what to do in high school to help prepare yourself for college? Read the following and it should give you a good idea what to do to help yourself.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08244/908437-298.stm

College Success

What are the odds that the majority of students who enter college will graduate? The statistics are surprising. Read the information presented in the following article.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08244/908437-298.stm

The College Search

The following link will help you to create your short list of colleges. Helpful advice and hints on how to do this can be found here http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2008/08/28/vedder

College Rankings

When looking at schools, go beyond the traditional published rankings. There are other viewpoints to be considered when searching for the best colleges for your child.

http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2008/08/28/vedder

Financial Aid Advice for Parents

Many families find that they have two children enrolled in college at the same time. Financial aid guidelines may be different when dealing with multiples versus one child in school. Read the following: http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/best-colleges/2008/08/21/financial-aid-advice-for-parents.html?PageNr=2

Teen Finances

Here is a small introduction to a website that will assist high school students to learn to manage finances. Often when students enter college they do not know how to manage money. Many graduate from college with large credit card balances. A little planning and financial education might help. http://www.boston.com/news/education/higher/articles/2008/08/26/online_money_giveme20_aims_at_teen_budgeting/