TeenLife Blog

Helping Teens Deal with College Rejection

Posted April 10, 2014, 3:00 pm by Randi Mazzella

Years ago, when parents told their teens that a letter had arrived from the college admissions office, the immediate question would be “thick or thin”? A thick envelope meant “acceptance”...

Community Service and Summer: Steps to College

Posted April 9, 2014, 7:13 pm by Main Contact

The simple fact is that colleges want good citizens. That’s why high school community service is an important factor for college admissions. And there are places where teenage volunteers can...

Parents of Rising Freshmen: Start the College Admissions Process Now

Posted April 9, 2014, 7:07 pm by Stephen Friedfeld

It’s never too early for you and your child to start thinking about college admissions. In reality, most freshmen and sophomores consider college to be far off, and don’t get...

10 College Readiness Tips

Posted April 9, 2014, 6:43 pm by Rebecca Joseph

It’s time to get your college readiness plan in high gear for your high school seniors. It is never too early to start planning ahead! Here are 10 tips to...

Admission Rates Decline Again at Most Elite Colleges

Posted April 9, 2014, 4:42 pm by Customer Service

As the college admissions season dies down, statistics have been released about the newest accepted college classes. The data is disheartening—elite schools accept fewer and fewer qualified students each year....

Are Summer College Visits Worthwhile?

Posted April 5, 2014, 3:00 pm by Marie Schwartz

Most parents of high school juniors—or rising seniors—feel some pressure as this summer before senior year rolls around. The college application process looms. The essay topic remains a mystery. Then,...