These days, the prospect of going to college is not reserved only for the privileged few. Students
don’t have to exist within the circle of the wealthy elite in order to continue their education, earn a
degree, and increase their chances for gainful employment and the opportunity to advance in the
workplace. And yet, getting into college and staying the course is no cake walk. With competition high
for admission to most schools, even good grades, extracurricular activities, charity work, and a killer
essay are no guarantee of acceptance, especially if your teen is set on a prestigious school. While they
may not want to listen to the advice of his or her parents, it is your duty to do what you can to help find
the school that is right for them. So here are just a few ways you might get involved in the search.

The first thing to consider is that selecting a school will be, in most cases, his or her first choice as an adult.
As such, you don’t want to interfere too much. That said, you also can’t sit on the sidelines and let them
make a horrible decision that could ruin the rest of their life. You might not be able to stop them, but you
can certainly voice your concerns. And if you happen to be footing the bill for the college experience,
you definitely shouldn’t let anyone go off half-cocked and apply to [Read more…]