Dear high school seniors, I wish I could give you back your ABC countdown, prom, and senior ditch day. I wish I could give you one last game under the stadium lights. You were cheated and robbed of some of the best high...
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How to Still Enjoy Your Last Moments of Senior Year
Congratulations, high school seniors! You’ve made it through your high school journey successfully and should be very proud! As several high school seniors get ready to make their final decisions about their post...
Senior Year of High School Reflection
I’m looking back at my senior year. That year was filled with memories and specific stressful events that a senior usually goes through, such as finals, standardized tests, college searching, and so forth...
4 Unspoken Rules Every College Freshman Should Know
It’s fantastic that Illinois is on your radar! But before you enter the social scene on campus, there are some things you should know … 1. Don’t brag about your Act / SAT scores. Are you talking to your...
How to Help Your Child Choose a College: A Parent’s Guide to College Decisions
You’ve guided your child through so many of life’s turns. Now it looks like they’re heading toward the biggest one so far—deciding where to go to college. Should you race up to them and take the wheel? Should you close...
“I can’t decide. Help!” Here’s how to choose a college when you’re torn between offers.
You’ve filled out the applications, waited months to hear back, and now you’ve been admitted to all of your top-choice colleges. So which offer should you accept? Deciding which college to attend might be the biggest...
Essential College Items
There’s so much to get together for college that you’re bound to forget things. And that’s when you start calling your mom, asking her to mail you your pet turtle, or trying to figure out whether Walgreens sells Twin...
College Planning Checklist for Parents
It’s tough. Your kid—the one who still looks a lot like that middle schooler they were a few years ago—is going to be applying to college soon. If you’re wondering how in the world the two of you will make it to move-in...
How to Help Your Child Start the College Search
No matter how far along your child is in their high school experience, it’s not too soon (or too late!) to start thinking about college. Here’s why: Although the search process is complicated, it becomes...
How to Choose a College: 5 Ways to Narrow Your Search
You might be thinking, “There are a thousand schools I could go to. How in the world am I going to choose just one?” It’s tough! A lot of great colleges and universities across the globe excel in their...
What to Do During College Visits
Choosing a college is a huge decision, which is why schools offer college visits. A college visit is a way for students to take a small tour of a school they’re thinking of attending. With standardized tests...
How to Talk to Your Teenager About College
Talking to your child isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to talking about college. Here’s some advice to help you and your family better communicate throughout your child’s college search process. Start the...
4 Reasons Why You Should Schedule Your College Tour Early
When it comes to college, one size does not fit all. Why? Because everyone has a different vision of what the perfect college experience actually looks like. Before committing four years of your life to a particular...
Here’s How to Prepare for College Early
At some point soon, if it hasn’t happened already, someone is going to ask you about college: “Where do you want to go to school? What do you want to major in?” When these questions come your way, take comfort in...
What to Look for During College Visits
We hope you’re one of the lucky ones who, when visiting a college, is hit with an immediate reaction deep down in your gut. For most of you, though, the decision won’t be that obvious. That’s where this blog comes...
College Life: 25 Common Words to Know
Knowing basic college vocabulary can be key to understanding what college life will be like. If you’re finding yourself overwhelmed by all the terminology, you’re in the right place! We’ve defined some of the most...