In many school districts. budget cuts have meant fewer students get to see a guidance counselor for a substantial amount of time. Worse. the time counselors have available to help with college applications has decreased.

Since all Michigan students are required to take the ACT test. it pays to help prepare them.

All Michigan high school students have an Educational Development Plan to help them make decisions about their future.

If your child is thinking about college. attend College Goal Sunday February 14 at select locations throughout Michigan.

High school students are often not sure why they need to learn a subject. One web site - knowhow2go.org - has released a series of videos to help parents and students better understand why taking certain high school classes are important.

All students need some help with maintaining their basic arithmetic skills. Here's how you can help your child's math skills stay in shape: Try creating a Beat the Calculator contest.

Do you know how important you are in your child's college selection process? The answer may surprise you. A recent survey by zinch.com on how students choose colleges show parents - by far - have the greatest impact on their child's co

Have you noticed your teens reading books that are different from the required reading you did in middle school and high school?

Successful college writers are flexible. dedicated. hard working and invested. They know that effective writing takes time. patience. commitment. energy and passion.

Of all the web sites you need to visit to help your child finance college. the most important one is from the federal government. The FAFSA. or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. is a requirement for colleges to process your requests for

It's never too late to start thinking about applying for college scholarships. You'd be surprised at how many are available and what they cover.

Visiting a campus is exciting. but also challenging. Think of it as a mission. Your first step is to contact the college's Office of Admissions. Admissions representatives. such as those at Eastern Michigan University. can schedule a guided

You may be surprised to learn the world of college athletics has put education first and has become as focused on the classroom as it is on the field or the court.

If your child is entering high school. now is a good time to set up a system to keep track of important documents and information to prepare for the college application process.

Find tips on how to create your own college roadmap by choosing colleges to visit. Discover what there is to do in college and better prepare for the college experience.

While it may seem too young to start a resume in high school. tracking achievements is an important way of preparing for college and for employment.

Did you know school lunches are nutritionally superior to lunches from home?

Teach your child that writing is about revision. not just handing in papers for a grade. Effective writing often requires all writers write - and then rewrite.