Help on the College Application Process for High School Kids
As a high school junior, Amanda Palmer was one of those teens who knew exactly what she wanted to study in college and what she hoped to pursue eventually as a career: autism research. Her grades were...
View ArticleGetting Financial Aid for College
Content brought to you by Excellent Schools Detroit It's no secret: College is expensive. While preparing for these costs can begin early with savings plans, many students can still benefit from...
View ArticleNational College Decision Day for Detroit High Schoolers
High school seniors all around the country announced their choice of college or university on Thursday, May 1, 2014 as part of the National College Decision Day – which is the official deadline for...
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10 Book Ideas to Give to a Graduate as a Gift
Graduation time is upon us and there might be a few grad parties for you this spring or summer, but throwing money in a card is a little cliché. Sure, money is nice but nothing says "good luck" like a...
View ArticleCollege Blues: Signs and Solutions
The days of happy-time high school are over for your teen. From stress levels and weight struggles to GPAs and roommate fights, he's now facing some not-so-fun real-world struggles while away at school...
View ArticleCollege Supply List for Commuting Students
The life of a commuting student goes a little something like this: Checking traffic, traveling to school, finding parking, spending long days at school taking multiple classes, and finding the perfect...
View ArticleCollege Dorm Checklist: The Dorm Room Essentials
College students moving to campus to live in the dorms have a lot to shop for before classes start up. It’s not just about stocking up on notebooks, pencils and pens this time around (though that’s...
View ArticleOpening a College Savings Account for Your Kid
Have a baby? Now is the time to start thinking about college, say financial experts – even though it’s likely the last thing on your mind! “The earlier a family starts saving money for their children,...
View ArticleCoping With Sending Your Child to College
During every “last” moment of my daughter’s senior year in high school, someone would invariably ask me if I was going to cry. For the record, I never did. I didn’t shed a tear on her last first day,...
View ArticleThe Educational Path to College
Your child’s educational path to college doesn’t start in high school. Kids learn useful life and academic skills at school and at home from the time they’re little that put them on the road to higher...
View ArticleInsider Tips and Advice for College Bound Students
The college application process can seem daunting, but understanding the process is more than half the battle according to those who live and breathe college admissions on a daily basis. Some metro...
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What is a Private College?
It’s likely college-bound teens have heard of Michigan State University, University of Michigan or one of the other 10 big-name public universities in our state. But there are many other higher...
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Gap Year Pros and Cons
Recently, President Obama’s oldest daughter Malia decided she would take a gap year before enrolling in college in 2017. She’s joining the rising number of students choosing to do the same thing. But...
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Kid Going Away to College? Here’s How to Cope
With fall comes a new semester of college, and that means children are going off to universities and leaving behind parents and possibly siblings. As a parent, it might be tempting to call all the time...
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Getting Financial Aid for College
It’s no secret: College is expensive. While preparing for these costs can begin early with savings plans, many students can still benefit from federal loans, scholarships and other aid money. In order...
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Depression in College: Signs and Solutions
The days of happy-time high school are over for your teen. From stress levels and weight struggles to GPAs and roommate fights, he’s now facing some not-so-fun real-world struggles while away at school...
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Fire Safety on College Campuses
As kids, fire safety tips include learning how to “Stop, Drop and Roll.” In elementary, middle and high school, they’ll have regular fire drills, but what about fire safety on college campuses like...
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Opening a College Savings Account for Your Kid
Have a baby? Now is the time to start thinking about college, say financial experts – even though it’s likely the last thing on your mind! “The earlier a family starts saving money for their children,...
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