by Colin Smith | Contributor Q) What do we need to do before our kids leave for college? A) If a student is 18, have the student sign a simple estate plan. Parents should have copies of these documents, and the attorney should ensure that these documents are effective…
Your baby is off to college. Don’t be sad – I’m told by parents who’ve been there that the “fun” of moving a kid on campus will dry your tears in no time. Here’s how to make it easier. by Rick Seaney | Contributor If You’re Driving If your child…
by Karyn Brodsky FRESHMAN • Create a high school plan. Familiarize yourself with which high school courses are required by colleges and be sure to enroll in the applicable courses starting this year. Know the levels of courses offered by your school. • Take challenging classes. •…
Planning tips and timelines that drive the process by Karyn Brodsky When it comes to planning for college, many would agree with the Plano Senior High School website* description, “the college admissions process can be a monstrous task without careful planning and attention.” However, there are many…
by Tierney Thompson | Contributor As we race toward the end of another school year we hope that our children have learned all they need to move on to the next level. Julie Lythcott-Haims, bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult, recently wrote an article about the eight…
Continuing Education at Richland Prepares This Baby Boomer for New Possibilities by Alicia Wanek Many empty nesters are looking to try something different as they enter another season of life. With a new country, a new language, and with her sights on a completely new career, Lidia Flores-Ramirez is taking…
by Alicia Wanek How can you save tens of thousands of dollars on the cost of a college education? You can apply for scholarships and grants, but what if there was an even simpler option? How about starting at a two-year college institution like Richland College? A Dallas county…
Richland College Offers Career Programs to Fit You by Alicia Wanek Dallas’ “best kept secret” may not be a restaurant gem or a trendy boutique but instead an innovative approach to career and technical education, right in our own backyard. Whether you want to refresh your skills for the…
Good Life Family’s Comprehensive Pre-College Packing List by Tricia White | Managing Editor What to Fly With: Carry On (use the same backpack as will be used for books at school): Documents • Driver’s license/Photo ID • Passport • Medical insurance cards (plan ahead and order an extra…