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College Planning: 6 Questions Every Family Should Ask

College and Career Planning can be an exciting time for high school students and their parents—but it can also be

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Help Your Teen Get Ready for College and Career with ACT Resources

Your teen’s high school journey can seem like it will last forever, but as they approach graduation, it becomes clear

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How to Get College Credit in High School

As if teaching your child how to drive wasn’t scary enough, now you have to start thinking about paying for

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5 Ways to Prepare Your Child for College Now

Right now, your children’s college years may seem far away, but the truth of the matter is that they’ll be

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How to Prepare your teen for the SAT Reading Test

As you and your teen plan for college, you’ve probably become a little obsessed with admissions tests—like the SAT—and how

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Girl Meets Working World

Like most teens in their junior year of high school, Jill Hassler has big dreams for her future. “I’ve thought

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High School Performance Can Predict Later Chances of Success

Exactly how much does a student’s performance in high school affect his or her later chances of success? According to

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11 Dorm Room Essentials

These budget-friendly recommendations from the Good Housekeeping Research Institute (GHRI) will help you set your favorite student up in style.

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Study Up on the New SAT

College planning can be a stressful time for parents, especially if it’s your first child going to college. From applications

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