Forget Harvard and Stanford. It really doesn’t matter where you go to college. By Jeffrey J. Selingo | Grade Point* In the coming weeks, college acceptances will start rolling in for a select group of high-school seniors vying to get into the three dozen or so most-selective colleges and universities in the…
Concerts by the Creek. Saturdays, April through October, from 7 – 10 pm. Crank Up the Fun at Watters Creek. Whether it’s family night or date night, the return of this popular free outdoor entertainment series is sure to bring the community together. Visit watterscreek.com for complete listing of bands….
At LIGHT FARMS in Celina, part of the master plan includes a commitment to healthy living. by Tricia White | Managing Editor Beginning March 21st, families in and around Prosper, Frisco and Celina can partake in a new Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program that will offer local, organic produce…
TAYLOR HOOTON FOUNDATION The use of Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs (APEDs) is a tremendous problem among teens today. Studies show that over 1.5 million teens admit to using anabolic steroids. The median age for first time use is 15. The family of Taylor Hooton, a promising teen baseball…
College Prep 101: All You Need To Know To Get Them Ready For Freshman Year For many high school students and their parents, planning for college can be the 1000-pound elephant in the room, or as the Plano Senior High School website (http://k-12.pisd.edu/schools/PSHS/COUNSEL/Coladm.htm) notes, “the college admissions process can be…
SAT’s High School Timeline FRESHMAN Create a high school plan. Make sure you know what high school courses are required by colleges and that you´re taking the right classes starting this year. Get to know the levels of courses offered by your school. Take challenging classes You should take at least five…
Attention college students: Want a job when you graduate? Then participate in a study abroad program. That’s the message from a 2013 survey by StudentUniverse which has been helping college kids travel the world since 1999. What is Study Abroad Most study abroad programs in the U.S. are affiliated with…
When it comes to planning for college, most students and their parents are comfortable working with a school guidance counselor. There are occasions, however, when obtaining the services of an independent professional may be necessary. What’s the difference? The independent counselor may have a different background than a school counselor….
Substance Abuse and Teens: A Prescription for Disaster The first in a three-part series on teen substance abuse, this article focuses on measures to prevent temptation, as well as how to recognize signs that your child is partaking in destructive activity. By: Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer Navigating the…