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The 2013 Prom Experience

2013 prom trends, from date asks, dresses and limo rides to big-budget "safe" after-parties to keep prom-goers off the road.

By Suzanne Koup-Larsen

Get A Summer Jump on College

Use the vacation months to your advantage by scheduling visits, requesting interviews, starting to write essays and gathering information.

By Jo Rizzo

Hosting a Foreign Exchange Student

It can be a wonderful family experience, a way for your kids to learn more about the world without leaving home.

By Suzanne Koup-Larsen

Does Your Child Need SAT Help?

How important are courses and tutoring for standardized college aptitude tests?

by Jo Rizzo

Quality Extracurricular Activities Can Be Crucial to College Admission

Activities like student government, band and sports could make a critical difference, say admissions officials.

by Suzanne Koup-Larsen

Not Your Daddy's Vo-Tech

Today's vocational and technical high schools have become "career academies."

by Ann L. Rappoport, PhD

Financial Aid Begins with FAFSA

Parents of high school seniors can begin to find financial aid in the fall by understanding FAFSA, the federal form that determines how much aid a student is eligible to receive.

by Lauren Macaluso

College Isn't the Only Option

College isn't right for every student — including many who enroll in four-year programs. Here are alternatives.

by Susan Stopper

Facebook and College Admissions

Inappropriate online pages can hurt college chances. Creative expression can sometimes help.

Let’s Tackle Sports Injuries

Parents have an important role in making sure both students and their schools and sports clubs are following up-to-date safety and injury management practices.

by Ann L. Rappoport, PhD