Time Management Tips for Students - Organizing Your Life

   Managing your time well is an important element of success - especially if you are a student.  If you set priorities that fit your needs and lifestyle, you'll have a better chance of achieving your goals.

   Here are some tips for taking control of your time and organizing your life.  ...  click on the link below for the rest of the College Board article.

Selecting Your Child's Courses - Recommended Classes for College Success

   The academic rigor of your child's high school courses is an important factor in the college admission process.  College admission officers see the high school course schedule as a blueprint of an applicant's education.  They're looking for a solid foundation of learning that the student can build upon in college.  ...  click on the link below for the rest of the College Board article.

Honors & AP Courses - Understanding the advantages

   Studies have shown that the rigor of a student's high school curriculum is the single best predictor of success in college.  In his seminal study, "The Tool Box Revisited: Paths to Degree Completion from High School Through College"...  Click on the link below for the rest of the College Board article.

Choosing Smart Electives - Cultivating Interests, Strengths, and Special Talents

    Your high school freshman gets good grades in all her required classes, so she should be able to follow her fancy in choosing electives, right?  Not necessarily.  Many high schools' minimum requirements are not rigorous enough to satisfy college admission officials, so you'll want to be sure that your child selects a high school course of study that meets college standards...  Click the link below for the rest of the College Board article.

Financial Aid Calendar - Apply Early and Follow All the Rules

 "Millions of families apply for financial aid successfully every year - approximately two=thirds of full-time college students receive some type of aid.  What's the best way to get financial aid?"   read on for the rest of the College Board article.

How to Complete the FAFSA

Great Free Online Study Program - Mobile Apps(free/fee)also

Quizlet.com has great free online study tools with pre-made (I would check for accuracy and usefulness) and tools to make your own study cards and review sessions.  The blog also has great mobile apps the are free or for a fee for the Iphone, Ipad, Itouch, Android phones, Palm OS phones, and Windows Mobile phones.  Always have access to your study cards so you can study on the go! 

Tests and Finals Stressing You Out? 

Study Strategies for Finals

 Finals are just around the corner.  View the full Newsweek article from 1/21/11. 

"My son doesn't want to study for every final.  He thinks he can study for just one or two of them because he's going to get the same grade no matter what.  How can I motivate him to study for all of his classes?".

Inside the Admissions Process -What Happens to Your Child's Applications?

Applications are in.  What happens to applications once colleges get them?  View the full College Board  article on the link below.  "Applying to college can be a stressful endeavor for both parents and children.  If you and your child work together to identify schools that are a good fit, however, there's reason to be optimistic..."