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…
Transit passes help reduce commuting costs by Tricia White | Managing Editor Now that acceptance letters are arriving, it’s time for the college-bound to start thinking about their transportation options. If they are going to college within the DART Service Area, a transit pass is almost as valuable as…
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…
If you’ve ever tried to help your child with their “new math” homework, you know that kids are not learning the same way we did. Educational models are constantly evolving, and advancements in technology have opened up a whole new world of creative ways that students can access information and…
Scoring Higher on College Entrance Exams Is All About the Early Prep College entrance exams. The mere thought can evoke terror in the heart of the most confident student. Fear not, but get a jump on your studies, advises Varun Tewari, the owner of Victory Step, a top-rated educational company…
What to Do When Your Finances Aren’t Ready College is expensive. According to the College Board, the average cost of tuition and fees for the 2015–2016 school year was $32,405 at private colleges, $9,410 for state residents at public colleges, and $23,893 for out-of-state residents attending public universities. Perhaps you…
NextStep’s One-On-One Coaching During the College Years Helps Them Land a Dream Job by Karyn Brodsky Congratulations, parents! Your students’ hard work and involvement, plus your efforts, prodding and emptying of your bank account helped them gain admittance to the college of their dreams. But what about the ultimate goal…
Visiting a college campus helps your student get a sense of what college life would be like at a specific university. This can help your student decide whether or not a particular college is right for them. When planning campus visits, make sure you allow time to explore each college…
Scoring Higher on College Entrance Exams Is All About the Early Prep by Tricia White College entrance exams. The mere thought can evoke terror in the heart of the most confident student. Fear not, but get a jump on your studies, advises Varun Tewari, the owner of Victory Step, a…