If you keep track of all your assignments, appointments and responsibilities in your head, even if you never forget anything, you’re still using a lot of brain space that could otherwise be allocated elsewhere. From this article by Ari Weinzweig, co-owner and founding partner of the Zingermann’s deli empire, an Ann Arbor based food services […]
Read More >For parents getting bonuses at work
If you're the parent of a senior applying to college and you're expecting an end-of-year bonus at work, consider delaying it until the next tax year, if possible. That bonus will be assessed as income when you apply for financial aid, and this is a perfectly legitimate strategy to maximize your aid eligibility.
Read More >Do the unexpected
Your teacher doesn’t expect that you’ll stop by after class just to tell her how much you’re enjoying the course. Your counselor doesn't expect that you’ll write her a thank-you note for taking the time to help you get into AP European history. Your coach doesn’t expect that you’ll stick around after practice to help […]
Read More >When you mess up, own up
If you accidentally spilled coffee on your friend, or forgot your brother’s birthday, or broke your best friend’s phone, you’d probably feel bad. But if you offered up a sincere, heartfelt, “I’m so sorry,” chances are, you’d be forgiven. It’s hard to stay mad at someone who makes an honest mistake and who obviously feels […]
Read More >If you want to succeed…
Jay Mathews of the Washington Post has long been fighting the good fight against collegiate namebranditis. In his regular column and his outstanding 2003 book, Harvard Schmarvard, Jay always injects healthy doses of both reality and perspective for families who are going through the college admissions process. Here’s a snippet from his latest piece, How […]
Read More >Evaluate the horse, too
Imagine a friend tells you he’s going to place a huge bet on a horse. His reasons: (1) The weather is ideal, (2) the track is well-maintained, (3) the jockey has experience, (4) the trainer is one of the best, and (5) Gut instinct—it just feels right. Wouldn’t your natural question be, “What about the […]
Read More >Information isn’t always good power
I keep seeing articles about the supposed “worst college majors.” One this morning said that sociology was a bad choice because it appeals to students who are usually interested in helping people, and, “That kind of benevolence doesn't usually translate to wealth.” I’m all for families making careful decisions about college costs. We’re not living […]
Read More >Facing January 1 application deadlines?
Check out Patrick O'Connor's advice on how to buckle down and save yourself from last-minute stress.
Read More >Free FAFSA webinar
Families of seniors applying to college should submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as possible after January 1, 2014. If you’d like to learn about the process before you fill out the form, Richard Blasen from the U.S. Department of Education will be delivering a free FAFSA webinar on Wednesday, […]
Read More >For seniors on the home application stretch
If you’re a senior in the throes of college applications, you’re probably feeling a lot of pressure. The more stress you feel, the more your productivity and effectiveness suffer, right at the time that you need your best work to surface. Here’s how to get back on track, according to Shawn Achor, a Harvard psychologist […]
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