College Readiness Blog for Parents

Test prep is a booming business, but are standardized tests the only determining factor of success? Read this week’s top educational news headlines to find out for yourself.

As the United States comes out of recession, newly available jobs will require a more skilled workforce. Watch this eye-opening video from the Lumina Foundation to find out how much of a necessity a post-secondary education will be for the class of 2015.

Need advice for your teen’s summer internships? Ask the professor! Read the professor’s latest commentary on “Summer Internships That Just Aren’t Worth It.”

If your teen wants to be an art major, don’t panic! Even for art students, there are some practical options for college majors and future careers.

College internships are a must for today’s college students, but not all internship experiences are alike. Read this week’s top news headlines to help your teens make the most of our intern nation.

Paid internships might be the way to go if your teen’s looking for experience and extra cash. Help your teen start the job hunt with these hot college internships.

When your teen’s starting his or her first student internship, they might need some advice! To help your teen get ready for an internship, share your own work experience.

As your teen starts his or her summer internship, the interns at Alleyoop start their own internship experience. Meet Kelsey, our latest editorial intern who knows a thing or two about getting her foot in the door.

Getting ready for college is nothing compared to getting ready for that first internship. Just make sure your teens remember the key to any successful internship: R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

Should your teen consider an online degree program? Ask the professor to find out!