Watching your teen struggle through a college essay can be difficult. What to write about? Where to start? How to differentiate from other applicants? One of our coaches compiled the top five tips for you and your teen on how to write a successful essay for college...

Moving into a new semester or quarter of school often prompts teens and their families to put thought into past and future grades. Whether your teen didn’t do as well as they had hoped in the previous quarter or they just want to do above and beyond their norm this...

As adults many of us are all too familiar with the idea of budgeting. Some of us learned how to budget by making financial decisions that had either positive or negative impacts. Here are five easy steps to help your teen grow into an independent, financially...

How to Teach Your Teen to Craft an Email or Letter Have you ever read an email that your teen has sent? Many teens think, "I don’t need to learn the skill of writing a letter or email." Rest assured, this is not a dead craft. And much like other “old” people skills,...

Guide to Preparing for Semester Exams For some students semester exams are associated with a weeklong marathon of cramming, pulling all-nighters, and elevated levels of stress. Whether you are in high school or college, below are some useful tips to try as you head...

How to Connect with Your Teenager What did you do in school today?” “Nothing.” The automatic response of a teenager. Perhaps the most frustrating and confusing part of parenting a soon-to-be adult is how to connect on a daily basis. We want to help our children...

How to Get Anything and Everything DONE! One common issue that teens and adults always seem to struggle with is time management and procrastination. Below is a list of tips for helping your teen get anything and everything done! BREAK IT DOWN & PRIORITIZE Any...

How to Best Prepare for a College Interview Some universities may require a college interview, others may say they are optional. Either way, you can be prepared for an interview should you be interested in one. An interview is a chance for you to meet with someone who...

College Planning 101: A Crash Course to Help You through the College Process It’s no secret that planning for college can be overwhelming, especially if this is your first time going through the process with your student. But with deliberate planning and intentional...