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Where Does a Parent Fit in the Admissions Process?
“Well,” says Randi M. parent of a college freshman who was accepted into the school of her dreams, “My husband and I didn’t have any preconceived notion about where we wanted our child to go, so it really was up to her. The only thing I did was to set the agenda to visit the [...]
21st Century Skills for the Real World
What are the “21st Century Skills” you need to succeed in the real world? Communication Listening and asking—being interested and showing it. Networking Who you know is just as important as what you know. People Skills 70% of people lose jobs because they can’t get along with their boss or coworkers. Learn how to get [...]
What is College Life Like?
Every college life experience is different, but generally you’ll have more of two things: responsibility and freedom. You’ll have a great deal of flexibility with your schedule, social life, and adult responsibilities, but you will be accountable for handling everything at once. You must get to class, do your work, and completely live on your [...]
TeenLife’s “Sail Away Summer” Contest
TeenLife is excited to announce its “Sail Away Summer” Contest! One lucky teen age 13-18 will win the summer sailing experience of a lifetime provided by Sail Caribbean. Our teen winner will join a crew of students on a co-ed sailing voyage aboard a 46’-50’ yacht in the beautiful British Virgin Islands. This 14- to [...]
How Do You Choose a Major and Career Path
You don’t have to know what you want to major in or do with the rest of your life right now. You’re 16 or 17 and will probably change your mind many times. College offers you the time and room to explore and change in direction. Matter of fact, eight out of ten students change [...]
Paying the Bill: Financial Aid
College is expensive, but luckily there is financial aid for those who qualify. The price tag varies widely depending on the school. State schools and community colleges tend to be less expensive, especially for students in that region. Most schools publish tuition and fees on their website. Here is a rough yearly average of [...]