College Readiness Blog for Parents

During test week, your teens just want to get through midterms and be stress-free! To keep your kids sane, try out these tips during your teen’s upcoming midterm tests.

This month, your teens have probably…most likely…very definitely been swamped with the ACT Test, SAT exam, PLAN test, PSAT-NMSQT and/or midterms, papers and group projects. To help your teens unwind, find out how schools and teens across the country are coping during this test month.

When it comes to your teen’s future, character counts. Find out what recent research has shown are the top traits that all successful people have in common.

Gamification is the process of turning just about anything into a game. Want to gamify your teen’s homework? Read this article in Forbes Magazine by Alleyoop’s own VP of Marketing, Gerard LaFond.

If your teen’s heading off to college soon, you might be pushing a major that you think is best. Yet when it comes down to doing the work in graduating on time, pursuing college major passions might be the best choice.

Ask the Professor: Find out what a college psychology professor has to say about communicating with those alien life forms we call “teens.”

Ask the Professor: Meet Eileen McBride, a psychology professor in Boston. Today she’s answering your questions about the biggest problems for today’s college students.

Does your teen have a case of senioritis? Find out how you can help your high school senior to stay on track.

Today only, join our live chat about Getting Organized in College with student mentor Kelsey Love. Kelsey will share her current college experiences with you and your teens so you can start preparing for college now.

Meet Julian Mintzis, a professor who’s currently teaching students in Beijing, China! He’s here to share college prep tips and advice, so you can help your child make a strong transition from high school to college.