This is a moment to rejoice. Your child was accepted to college, and all of your effort and his have resulted in this success. There may be some small disappointments, there may cause euphoria, and there may be some big decisions ahead, but this is one of life's big moments, and it should be not...

by MAGGIE McGRATH

FORBES STAFF

As is typically the case, the majority of Americans are professing that the new year will be “the year” they get their finances in order. Never mind the fact that an even larger majority reported that they had failed to follow-through on last year’s self-improvement ques...

by CARMEN CUSIDO

Standardized test scores matter — higher test scores greatly increase a student's chances of getting into better, more competitive schools, resulting in more choices for scholarships and financial aid. While teens may get discouraged from re-taking standardized tests if their initial...

Set it! But not so loud that it also wakes up your roommate. Even for naps. Set it when you need to be at work, have a test, etc. (USE YOUR PLANNER TOO!!)

Eat it! Maybe you don’t normally eat breakfast. But you need to have an awake brain in your classes. One of the best ways to be ready for clas...

Right now, the angst among high school seniors and their parents is palpable. It is especially true this week with looming Oct. 15 deadlines at UNC Chapel Hill, N.C. State and the University of South Carolina, among others.

Almost every parent I speak with wonders, “It wasn’t this stressful when ...

Fall is peak season for high school seniors to do college interviews. Today, most large schools don’t offer interviews, but small to medium size colleges do. Some are evaluative, meaning they factor into an admission decision; others are informational, meaning they do not. Both demonstrate your ...

LF Educational Consulting has helped students get accepted to the following colleges/universities. Seniors, we wish you continued success as you begin your college journey. Remember, it's you that brings the magic to the college campus.

The FAFSA is the financial aid form for accessing grants, federal student loans, and work-study funds. FILLING OUT THE FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is one of the most important steps students and their families can take to pay for college. In recent years, some states have...