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4 things that make kids more likely to succeed

4 things that make kids more likely to succeed

Research shows students are more likely to go to college when these factors are in play.

What should I write my college essay about?

What the #%@!& should I write about in my college essay?

Many first-to-college kids don't realize they have stories that colleges want to hear.

40 up-and-coming careers that don’t require a 4-year college degree (and 9 to avoid)

42 up-and-coming careers that don’t require a 4-year college degree (and 10 to avoid)

What nobody tells you when your child is the first in the family to go to college

What nobody tells you when your child is the first to go to college

Your role in your child’s path to college is more important than you may think. Here’s what you need to know.

Beware for-profit colleges

Beware for-profit colleges

Many for-profit colleges aren’t worth the tuition — or the debt your teen will walk away with.

Why are so many college students returning home?

Why are so many college students returning home?

Kids are applying to college, getting in, and beginning freshman year — and then dropping out in record numbers. Here are the top five reasons why.

13 signs you’re being scholarship-scammed

13 signs of scholarship scams

Keep your teen's scholarship-seeking on track and your financial information safe by watching out for these red flags.

Visiting colleges — even when you can’t go in person

Visiting colleges — even when you can’t go in person

College visits are an essential part of the application process. Use these tips to make these visits happen — even if you can’t afford to be there in person.

10 ways to jump-start college readiness

Ten ways to jump-start college planning

Help your child take the right steps to prepare for college — starting now.

Data science learning opportunities for teens

Data science learning opportunities for teens

Is your teen interested in a career or college major involving data science? Here are six great ways for your teen to learn about this growing field.

Cracking the code on STEM success for Black and brown students

Cracking the code on STEM success for Black and brown students

Project Lead The Way enables kids, regardless of background, to set goals and build careers in STEM fields.

Like a Sponge podcast: Sampling the future

Like a Sponge podcast: Sampling the future

How can high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵers sample the future? This public Georgia high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has perfected a pathway program that leads to college, careers, and even stardom.

Like a Sponge podcast: Forget college prep. Start college now.

Like a Sponge podcast: Forget college prep. Start college now.

One small Texas early college high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ manages to do what so many high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵs try but fail to do: prepare all students for actual college success.

Innovations that will outlast the pandemic

Innovations that will outlast the pandemic

During the pandemic, educators found amazing ways to reach students. Some of those innovations are so great, they’re here to stay.

What if all students got accommodations?

What if all students got accommodations?

Legally every child with a learning disability receives accommodations, such as extra time on tests or access to audiobooks. But this innovative ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ gives them to all students.

Tracking each student's path to graduation

Tracking each student's path to graduation

Learn how this high-performing high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ works with every student on a 4-year plan and uses data to track each student’s progress.

What is early college high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ?

What is early college high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ?

These public high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵs give students the opportunity to complete up to 2 years of college while still in high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.