College Readiness Blog for Parents

PSAT, SAT, ACT, PLAN… fall can mean as slew of standardized tests and midterms for students, which can bring major stress. Fortunately, there are easy ways for you to help your students de-stress.

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.

After today’s standardized test, your teens might need to prepare for upcoming ACT test dates like a warrior prepares for battle. Read this test story to find out how high school senior Jordyn conquered the ACT.

Calling all math and science lovers! Interested in information technology? Excited by engineering? According to a new study, kids who choose a major in science, math, technology or engineering in college are making a smart decision.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR In Letters of Recommendation: Winning Over High School Teachers, Lynne brings up some good points and a good story. Often times (more so in high school than at the university) students tend to create a barrier between themselves and their teachers or professors. Students should keep in mind that we are people too and [...]

Homecoming is here, and high school students across the nation are celebrating with queens, football and nonprofit platforms.

Schools replace textbooks with iPads and white boards with smart boards, but nothing can replace a teacher. In this student commentary, high school senior Ariana explains new teaching methods that let students do homework as a class after watching YouTube videos at home.

Do your teens need help with SAT test prep? High school student Chelsea K. shares how she planned for the SAT with the help of her parents.

If you’re grasping for straws at a good example of how your teens just might actually use math someday, don’t look for the next Bill Nye of math facts to tell your kids that math is cool. Just tune into Jeopardy.

College debt is becoming more of an issue as college grads across the country find themselves unemployed and swimming in student loan payments. Promote student loan awareness and enjoy this week’s cleverest news headlines on college debt.