Tag: Academic Connection

by Brian Eufinger of Edison Prep for The Aha! Connection

All too often, it can feel like that most of the opportunity to cut the cost of college only goes to those who are graduating at the top of their classes with tip-top grades or with top test scores. Students should definitely aim for competitive grades and test scores if possible, and take advantage of generous merit aid scholarships if they can, but there are a host of non-academically-based ways to save money in college as well.… Read More »

by Brian Eufinger of Edison Prep for The Aha! Connection

The Importance of Applying Early Action/Early Decision If You Can

With the Common App opening on August 1st, seniors are preparing applications for their list of colleges. Some applications were already sent in on Day 1. As a parent, you’re going to be hearing various lingo—Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Decision, Rolling Admissions—what does it all mean?… Read More »

by Maggie Wray of Creating Positive Futures for The Aha! Connection

As your teen prepares to fly the nest for college, one question may keep you up at night: Are they truly ready to make it on their own?

With so much to plan and pack, it’s easy to overlook taking time for deeper discussions about values, expectations, and future plans.… Read More »

by Brian Eufinger of Edison Prep for The Aha! Connection

With summer in full swing, parent-to-parent conversations around the grill invariably involve their children’s upcoming college plans: “Where is Sarah going next fall? Has she decided on a major? She got how much in merit aid? I didn’t even know that was possible!” 

This article addresses one simple truth: We are living in a golden age of merit aid for college.… Read More »

by Brian Eufinger of Edison Prep for The Aha! Connection

As a parent, you’ve likely seen a variety of advice regarding the optimal steps to take for college admissions planning from older parents. It runs the gamut: some friends probably recommend starting too early, which can stress students out; others recommend a timeline that’s too late in the process to turn the Academic Titanic, so to speak.… Read More »

by Maggie Wray of Creating Positive Futures for The Aha! Connection

As a parent, you’re likely very aware of the impact your student’s GPA can have on their ability to get into college, earn scholarships, and even save on car insurance. What you may be less aware of is the impact your student’s executive function (EF) skills can have on their GPA.… Read More »