College Readiness Blog for Parents

Today, the entire nation is remembering September 11, 2001, the day that provoked the U.S. to declare war on terror. On the tenth anniversary, top educational sources give their take on the impact of the events across border lines and demographics.

Just this morning, the College Board released a new report report about college education —Surprise! Find out how the college prep company is inspiring minds through these answers from recent high school graduates.

Nothing tests your teen’s college readiness like freshman orientation. Find out what to expect this year as new forms of the freshman orientation appear on college campuses across the nation.

Your teens might be ready for college, but are you? Read college student Megan Reinle’s advice for parents worried about their teens going off to college.

If your teens are ready for college life, you better get ready for college shopping! Find the best deals and coolest ideas on these dorm room shopping sources.

If your teens need college advice, Alleyoop can help. Find out what current college students have to say about what they wish they knew before starting college.

Helping your teens get ready for college experiences is tough enough, but you have to prepare for everything! Before you send your teens to college, help them get ready for cataclysmic events beyond mid-terms.

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

As your teens start their college internships, make sure they know how to make the most of their summer. Read to find out how your teens can build their networks during their summer internships.

Give a round of applause to our Alleyoop Student Mentors as they finish up their term and head out to summer vacation, and stay tuned for more advice from more mentors.