How Parents Lead the Way in College & Career Planning    Pop Quiz: Who has the greatest influence in helping high schoolers choose a college and career? A. Guidance counselors B. Older siblings C. Friends D. Teachers E. None of the above If you picked “E”, you’re right! Research clearly shows that parents are the #1 influence on their child’s career choice. That’s not ...

How to Organize Your College Search Picking a college can be an exciting period of discovery. But, like most discoveries, it takes dedicated time and effort. There’s so much information to sift through, like brochures, college websites, and financial aid forms. There are deadlines to meet, essays to write, and applications to submit. Then, there’s everything ...

Investigating College Majors Related To Careers Does every student want to be employable after college graduation? For the majority of students and their families, the answer is a resounding YES.  A key question then should be “In what industry and career do I want to make a contribution?” The answer will influence choosing a major wisely. ...

New Year’s Resolutions Every High School Senior Should Make    If you’re a high school senior, 2025 will be a year of big changes (not only for you, but for your parents as well). As you rang in the New Year, did you resolve to enjoy the remaining days of high school to their fullest? If ...

Taking a Gap Year? Here’s What You Need to Know     Year after year, an increasing number of graduating high school seniors are choosing to take a gap year before heading off to college. All things considered, a gap year can be a great way to: increase self-knowledge, get real-life work experience while saving some money for college, develop or ...