Is your teen balking at the idea of working during college? Are they worried it will hurt their GPA? Do they say it is unfair they have to work because other students will not? Wrong! Here are five reasons why college students should work. Students Who Work Take College More Seriously Research shows that students …
Most college students need to work in order to help with expenses. However, in this recession we are facing the highest youth unemployment rate since World War II. Employment rates are half what they were just ten years ago. For this reason, I advise families to think strategically about college employment. Planning during high school …
Here are six proven strategies for earning great grades in college. Please share this with your dual enrolled student or homeschool graduate. Attend class Lecture and reading often include very different content so one can’t substitute for another. If you are tempted to skip class look at the cost of tuition and calculate what you …
Just over half of students who enter college graduate within six years. While most of us think of college as a four year experience, for many students five or six years has become much more typical. Just an extra semester can add thousands to the cost of college. This is a problem even if your …
Is your homeschooler hoping to become a lawyer? If so, here are a few things you may wish to consider as you plan high school and look toward college and law school. Skills More Crucial Than Major Law school doesn’t require a particular major or set of prerequisite courses. Rather, aspiring attorneys should focus on …
Is your homeschooler planning to major in engineering? If so, here are a few things you may wish to consider as you plan high school and look toward college admissions. Engineering is an Intense Major Students who plan to major in engineering should enter college prepared to really focus and succeed. Even students who are …
Have you ever wondered why so many students who start college fail to graduate? Or why some students succeed and others fail? As a homeschooling parent, and guidance counselor to your kids, you may wish to learn more about research that explores student expectations and attitudes. A new study from IQS suggests most high school …
Don’t wait until senior year to discover everything you wish you would have done earlier. Students who start early in college will have time to take advantage of early planning. Check out these simple ideas to add career planning into your college career from the beginning. Visit the Campus Career Office Ask if they offer …
College students should expect to live like college students. Some students seem to believe they are meant to have the same standard of living as an adult with a good paying professional job. It is important to talk about these issues as your student plans for college and make sure they are on track with …
Faced with the challenge of finding employment during a recession, 2/3 of recent college grads say they would make different choices if they had a do-over. These students found out it isn’t just college admissions students need to pay attention to but rather making the most of the opportunities they are in college. A survey …
