College Readiness Blog for Parents

Chances are, you don’t talk to your kid’s guidance counselor very often…if ever. Want to get a chance? Find out what school counselor Cathy Wood has to say about starting high school.

A pregnant Beyonce might not have to penny pinch to send her teens to college, but not everyone can go platinum. With the rising cost of college tuition these days, parents need to start saving as soon before the baby bump even starts to show.

If you live anywhere near the East Coast, your teens probably had a lesson in hurricane preparedness this weekend. With the current graduation rate at 33%, high school requires just about as much preparation.

If your kids are starting high school, they’re probably more nervous than they want you to think. To dispel the high school jitters, help your teens gear up for high school with our panel of high school experts.

A high school diploma might not be a guarantee of future success, but it certainly makes a big difference when it comes to wealth, happiness and even health. Find out just how much with our latest infographic, “The Hidden Rewards of a High School Diploma.”

Back to school 2011 is just around the corner, if your teens haven’t started already. To keep yourself from breaking the bank and just plain freaking out, plan ahead and prioritize your teen’s needs this back to school season.

Our parent blog now has parents! Meet Michelle, a mother of four who spends her free time blogging on The Adventures of Supermom.

Want your teens to effectively communicate with their high school teachers? Join tomorrow’s student mentor live chat for a discussion about classroom etiquette and networking with high school teachers.

Join today’s live chat with the Alleyoop Student Mentors about resume writing and building in high school.

Leadership skills will help your teens in the future, but you need to lead your kids first! Read this week’s news headlines to see how mentoring and supporting your teen can build leadership skills for a lifetime.