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Being a first generation college student is scary and definitely challenging but doable with the right support and community. Here is the link to the article. https://lnkd.in/exxWkMFu

The time for important decisions is quickly approaching. Did you know there's more than one pathway for your student's education? Your SMART529 account can help too! Discover why your student might find community college worth considering: https://bit.ly/3tZfNXu

Summer is here which means college application season is rapidly approaching for rising high school seniors. While these final free months are meant for relaxation, they're also prime time for crossing key application items off your to-do list. Here's what rising seniors should focus on before school starts:

“Is my child college material?” Boy, that is a hefty question packed with lots of things to consider! Check out our latest blog with questions to think about including the most important one (in our opinion.)

Feeling the heat of summer melt? ☀️ Andrea (Barker) Williams has you covered with 5 steps for reducing summer melt through parent engagement. 🌟 Check out these essential topics to engage first-year families and ensure a smooth transition to campus: 1. Information about the first bill 2. Housing selection and room announcements 3. Programs and services available to students 4. Academic services information 5. Orientation information

“Is my child college material?” Boy, that is a hefty question packed with lots of things to consider! Check out our latest blog with questions to think about including the most important one (in our opinion.)

College is the time to build independence and self-management skills, but as a parent, it can be hard to let go - especially when it comes to the things you've always done for your child. However, continuing to be their alarm clock, appointment-maker, etc. can actually do far more damage than good. Here are 5 things to stop doing for your college student this summer (and what to do instead.) Thanks to Grown and Flown for inspiring this infographic! They're most recent blog "Getting Into College is the Easy Part" is an essential for parents of high schoolers and soon-to-be college students. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/463CSra

The school year is beginning, and if you’re the parent of a teen applying to college this season, you know there’s a lot more to think about this fall beyond the usual back-to-school fare. Read our latest blog post to find out how your family can balance college application season with the rest of life. https://lnkd.in/dR2-9q9J

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Whether you are going along on a college visit with an older sibling or just trying to get a head start on the college research process, there can be lots of benefits to seeing colleges early in your high school years. This week's blog post covers five tips for younger high schoolers on how to get the most out of college visits! Check out the complete blog post here: https://lnkd.in/gy9gRvRP