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April is the month when colleges hand down their admission decisions, but the date of reckoning for parents usually arrives a little later --...

Living away from home is a personal and financial turning point for many young people. But the feeling of freedom can quickly give way...

Drive to campus. Find parking. Go to class. Walk back to parking lot. Drive home. Repeat. It's a schedule that's familiar to many college...

New friends. Fresh surroundings. Increased responsibilities. Freshman year is filled with exciting new experiences, but it can also cause students to feel anxious and...

There are more stressful situations than a college interview. Like when your name is broadcast on the school intercom followed by the words, "Please...

As their numbers continue to surge, homeschooled students are receiving more respect at the nation's colleges and universities. Once viewed as a tiny fringe...

Pregnancy & Parenting Empty Nest Message Board Welcome to the Empty Nest board. Now that your children are out of the house, you have an...

(We asked our parenting expert Dr. Michele Borba to weigh in too. You'll find her tips here.) One of the things that bothered me...

There is an extra bit of tension in the air as this year's junior class approaches college application time. Call it Early Decision Anxiety....