We’re especially excited to hear about one graduate, Cortland Wickliff, who will become the Harvard Law School’s youngest black graduate in history at age 22…. More
For the First Time, More Latino High School Grads Enrolling in College Than Whites
This week, the Pew Research Center released exciting statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau about Latino high school students…. More
More Grandparents Helping to Pay for College
There’s no question college is more and more expensive. The Today Show knows families are feeling the pressure and help is coming from an usual source—grandma and grandpa…. More
5 Things I Learned from Being a Teenage Mother
I remember it like it was yesterday – I was locked in a stall in my dorm bathroom anxiously awaiting the results of my pregnancy test. As I closed my eyes I thought…Read on…… More
Will You Be Able To Afford College?
In the time that we’re living in, minority children need all the extras they can get in order to be considered for opportunities. My daughter is only three years away from attending college and it’s scary to imagine the cost which is why I introduced my kids to the word ‘scholarship’ very early on. … More
The Coolest Alternatives To College
Not every child is cut out for college. Accepting that your child’s future may not include a two or four year college stint isn’t the end of the world. More and more kids are taking different routes to success. Communicating with your teen to determine how you can best support his or her plans after high school is very important. Check out some of the leading alternatives to college. Hit the link…… More
Time Flew: Yikes! Saving For Our Child’s College Tuition!
In 6 years my son will attend college (or a post-secondary education). Six months ago my husband and I realized that we didn't have one penny saved for his tuition costs. Because of this, I ... More
Coping With Departure: Sending Your Children Off To College
If you’ve found yourself flipping through old photo albums reminiscing about your college bound student’s first steps, you may be experiencing something called Empty Nest Syndrome. Empty Nest Syndrome is described as a general feeling ... More
