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In April of 2001, the US Census Bureau released data showing how many Americans are pursuing various levels of educations and in what fields of study... Read More>>

Studies by the US Census Bureau and many other agencies have consistently shown that people with a higher level of education make more money than those with less education... Read More>>

An Educational Planner is someone who provides families with educational options for their student. This field of work has existed for about 30 years but has grown tremendously in the last decade. A good educational planner has visited hundreds of colleges across the country, is a member of professional associations with high criteria for admission, is familiar with the current trends in college admissions, and knows students... Read More>>

The publication of college guides has been a growth industry in the last decade, as has the explosion of information on the Internet. How does a family separate the chaff from the grain? Colleges have huge marketing budgets and often blanket the market, giving the false impression to a student that (s)he is virtually 'in' even though, in reality, that particular college may be out of reach for that student... Read More>>

If you are the parent of a high school freshman, this is about the time that you are beginning to feel that you no longer have a grip on your child's academic or social life. The high school schedule, both during and after school, is foreign territory for most families and students are quick to understand that their parents don't truly know where they are all day. This is exhilarating to those who want to skirt the edge of rebellion. It is also a time when it is difficult for parents to check on whether that late meeting is really happening or is the child simply using this newfound freedom to "hang out" a little longer. The following may help you to keep your sanity... Read More>>

Now that your freshman is almost at the end of his/her first semester, it is time to discuss those things that are going right and what areas might need some help. I do not say this in regard to academics alone although that obviously is the place to start the discussion. When the semester report card arrives, I believe you should explore the following areas with your child... Read More>>

Most people would agree that parenting is the single most important job that we have. Unlike other important milestones in our lives, there is little preparation given to it. Unlike marriage which requires a license and waiting period, or driving a car which requires a certain age and a test of skills, anyone can have a child either by birth or adoption. Although adoptive parents have their lives thoroughly examined before being given a child and are so happy to have the opportunity to parent that they often do it with more thought and education, they don't get training for the day that baby or child comes home any more than do birth parents. The dilemma is often how to parent effectively... Read More>>

As the largest private university in the country, University of Phoenix is a tremendous success story. Much of this success comes from designing its programs to fit into the typical working adult's schedule... Read More>>