College Readiness Blog for Parents

Career planning isn’t usually top of mind for 8th graders, but it should be something they’re thinking about at the very least. Help jump start the process with these career planning tips for 8th graders.

School stress is a part of daily life for most high schoolers. Student blogger Ali Huberlie shares advice on how to help your teen with school stress.

Get tips to help your teen start preparing for college early.

ACT prep is just as important as SAT prep. Read these tips to help your high school student prepare for the ACT test.

Online tutoring is now available for your teen at Alleyoop.com, our new sister site from Pearson Education. Help your teen succeed in school and get ready for college and career. Encourage them to sign up for a free invitation to Alleyoop for full access to site features including online tutoring.

Science fair project ideas are everywhere, but your middle school or high school student needs a winning science fair project. Help them out with this list of common science fair project judging criteria.

Advanced Placement (AP) classes are harder to get into than ever before. Is it worth the challenge for even high achieving students?

Gaining confidence and a sense of independence is key to your child’s college success. Student blogger Ali Huberlie shares her thoughts on your role as a parent in helping your child succeed.

Taking college-level courses in high school can save your child and family a lot of money on college tuition later. Check out this news story on the value of college-level courses in high school.

The college experience is about so much more than getting the degree. Make sure your child makes the most of their college experience with tips from these college news headlines.