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7 Great Ways for Parents of High School Students to Spend Their Tax Refunds

According to the Internal Revenue Service, the average tax refund this year is roughly $3,000, reported CNN (4.3.14). Here are some great suggestions on what to do with the refunded money for parents of teenagers who plan to attend college: 1. Pay for tutoring. The importance of grades for colleges cannot be ignored. The GPA…

College Admissions Tips for Students with Learning Disabilities

Almost every accredited university provides support services for students with learning disabilities. These services vary in quality and extent from school to school.  For students with disabilities, it is imperative to find the school that is the best ‘fit’ in providing programs, policies, procedures, and facilities that meet your needs. Below are some tips on…

7 Ways High School Students Can Make the Most of Their Summer

Spring break is almost here. That means it’s time to start thinking about summer. High school students who want to stand out on their college applications should consider the summer an ideal time to add some resume gold. There have been changes over the past few years in what admissions officers are looking for. For…

10 Ways of Handling the Other March Madness: College Acceptances and Rejections

March madness is here. Anxiety is in full swing. Surprising to many, the craziness has nothing to do with basketball and brackets.  Students and parents are thinking of college admissions. It’s around that time acceptance letters are on their way – or will soon be on their way. Parents need to be the supportive rock,…