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College

The benefits of being a student

With all of the loans, book purchases and living expenses, going off to college can feel pretty expensive. It’s also one of the few...

College

How to meet people at college

Going off to college and leaving your high school friends behind can seem like a daunting proposition. The good news is that meeting...

School Tips for Moms

Avoiding conflicts when your college kid comes home

The semester is over, and your college kid is home for break. When you and this newlyindependent-thinking person attempt to live...

College

Common scams against college kids

Bright eyed and bushy tailed, your teenager is ready to venture out into the world of college and independence. Unfortunately, there...

College

20 College essentials from bag to dorm

Going off to college is exciting, and you'll probably hear more chatter about what people are bringing to college as opposed to what...

College

A freshman's guide to time management

Going to classes, studying, socializing, participating in clubs and maybe even working a part- or full-time job makes it difficult...

College

Tips to start your freshman year off right

So you thought you were the big man (or woman) on campus: Class president, prom queen or homecoming court, all-star athlete, etc....

School Tips for Moms

Surviving your child's first year of college

Your child may be worried about fitting in and the "freshman 15" in the first year of college, but you might have concerns about...

College

Acing the college application

College admissions counselors want more than straight A's and high test scores from prospective students. Get the real secrets to...

Teen School & Education

6 Tips for finding a summer internship

Internships have always been a great way for students to gain real-world job experience. But in this economy, when even experienced...