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College Prep Checklist

Here's a list of often overlooked details that will lead to successful college admissions starting in grade 8.

8 Ways To Earn College Credit in High School and 1 Way To Lose Out

Looking for a way to get ahead? Take the right courses, and you could start college with credits in hand already. Here are eight different options on how to earn these credits, and one that could set you back.

What I Wish I Had Done In High School: Cared More

"High school students should definitely take their classes more seriously. I wish I would have. I took stupid classes just to get credit."

What I Wish I Had Done in High School: Explored Options Earlier

Smart advice for ninth graders - start exploring your options now!

Jobs for Teens

If your teen wants to get a job, set the ground rules so her school work doesn't suffer. And make sure she chooses her position wisely.

Choosing College: The Top Five Reasons Why College Is A Good Investment

College is costly, a big time commitment and challenging. So why go? These five reasons should convince you that college is one of the best investments you will ever make.

Your Future Is In College

Think college isn't for you? Think again. Compared to a high school diploma, a college degree could earn you more than $1 million in your lifetime, a cooler job and better job security. Get on the college track by taking the ...

Should Teens Work During High School?

Most high school students work. But what ground rules should parents set?

Four Steps to Great College Classes

Success in college takes more than "just showing up." Keep these four steps in mind as you begin your first semester on campus.

Four Roads to a College Degree

Think college is an impossible dream? Check out these four roads to a college education that you may not have considered.

Internship + Academics = Success After College

Want to get a leg up on the job-seeking competition? Want to make sure you're in the right field? Get an internship.

Getting Help in College: What Students Say

Ever feel overwhelmed and stressed in college? Are you drinking too much and partying too hard? Here's what students who have been there have to say.

Can the Principal Censor the School Newspaper?

Free speech means different things inside and outside school walls. Find out what the rules are.

What I Learned the Hard Way about Success in High School

High school isn't all it's cracked up to be in the movies. There's work - a lot of it - and if your friends tell you it's okay to skip classes, think again. You'll be living with the consequences for a long time.

Bullying: Information for Teachers, Parents and Students

Links to some of the best bullying info online for parents, students and educators.

Getting Settled and Succeeding in College

It's easy to feel overwhelmed in college. Consider these tips as you start your journey.

What I Learned the Hard Way about Real Friends

Sometimes, it's hard to know who your real friends are. Chelsey Daniels learned how, the hard way. Read her story and her advice on choosing good friends.

What I Learned the Hard Way about a Parent Leaving

It's pretty tough when your parent decides to leave. You've probably got a lot of unanswered questions and you're probably feeling pretty bad about it. Megan Mitchell has been there too. She offers advice on how to deal.

Different Strokes: What To Do After High School

Are you trying to decide your path after high school? You may have more options than you think.

Log On to Learn: Online High School Courses

Is the future of learning online? One state thinks so and is making sure high schoolers are prepared.

Getting Help in College: Drinking, Depression, Coping and Counseling

Do you ever feel like you can't cope with the pressures of college. Help is available -- check out these resources.

How To Be a Good Roommate

Living with roommates requires good communication and constant compromise. A college junior shares her thoughts.

Get More From College Tours

Go beyond the smiles and glossy brochures when you're on a campus tour to get the best read on student life. It takes more effort, but it's worth it. Get tips.

What I Wish I'd Known About the Real Costs of College

Tuition, books, room and board. Everyone expects these college expenses -- but what else is there? Avoid these surprises and keep your savings in the black.

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