TeenLife Blog

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,...

The Beauty and Convenience of Early Action

Posted April 4, 2014, 3:00 pm by Evan Berkowitz

Regular readers know I once referred to Early Action as something like “the best thing since sliced bread.” But not until this week have I realized what a terrific and...

Summer College Tours: Eat Lunch on Campus and Other Suggestions

Posted April 3, 2014, 7:56 pm by Marie Schwartz

Many seniors have friends going off to college and their fall visits may be more independent of parental support. They may have opportunities for overnight visits, bunked in sleeping bags...

Our Student Debt Doesn’t Make Us Lazy

Posted April 3, 2014, 5:44 pm by Customer Service

Baby boomers (my parents) often refer to my generation as lazy, entitled, and under accomplished, especially in the context of holding a job throughout high school and college. Millennials, after...