Tag: college readiness
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Navigating the Transition to College: Essential Conversations to Have with Your Teen
Get Pregnant Fast As the summer between high school and college approaches, it’s easy to fantasize about precious moments spent with your soon-to-be college student. You might envision deep, meaningful conversations, exciting dorm shopping trips, and a sense of camaraderie as your family prepares for this significant life change. But let’s face it — the…
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Nesting in Reverse: Preparing for Your Child’s Departure to College
Get Pregnant Fast As my son approaches the brink of adulthood, I find myself in a familiar yet ironic state of nesting—this time, in reverse. Just as I experienced during my first pregnancy when the urge to create a welcoming home for my newborn overtook me, I am now driven by the desire to perfect…
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Navigating Senior Year: The College Application Journey
Get Pregnant Fast This blog post is part of an ongoing series where a stay-at-home mom documents her youngest daughter’s final year of high school and the college admissions journey. Alongside this, she reflects on her own transition as she prepares for an empty nest and contemplates her next steps now that her role at…
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Oh No, The College Application Process Starts in Ninth Grade
Get Pregnant Fast When I was navigating high school, the college application journey truly began in the fall of my senior year. I submitted five applications, waited a few months, and picked the school that offered the best financial aid. It wasn’t a walk in the park, but it certainly didn’t resemble the marathon that…
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Why It’s Harder to Send a Daughter to College than a Son
Get Pregnant Fast As I prepare to watch my daughter, Emma, graduate high school this June, I can’t help but think about how bittersweet this moment is. It’s the day that would have marked my father’s 74th birthday, and I know he would have cherished seeing his granddaughter receive her diploma. Emma loved him deeply…
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Should We Really Eliminate Homework?
Get Pregnant Fast In August, an elementary school teacher named Julia Thompson made waves when she informed parents that she would not be assigning homework to her second-grade class. In her letter, she stated, “Research has shown no definitive link between homework and improved performance. Instead, I encourage you to use your evenings for activities…
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5 Signs Your High School Senior May Be Suffering from Senioritis
Get Pregnant Fast As spring approaches, many parents find themselves anticipating graduation. My daughter is now nearing the finish line of her high school journey, and while I’m thrilled for her, I can’t help but worry about the potential pitfalls of senioritis. Here are five telltale signs that your senior might be experiencing this common…
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While My Daughter Sleeps: A Morning Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast It’s 6 a.m. and I stumble out of bed after a restless night, preparing to wake my daughter for school—something I’ve been doing since her kindergarten days. A bright light spills from the gap beneath her door, a clear indication she’s been up late, probably working on a French paper she should…
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Why We Should Consider Delaying Our Kids’ Departure for College Until They’re 30
Get Pregnant Fast As I stand in the driveway, watching the U-Haul loaded with my daughter’s belongings, a whirlwind of emotions engulfs me. My husband and I hold hands, rooted in place as our minds race ahead, envisioning her journey from Austin to Los Angeles. At 18, she’s set to embark on a gap year,…
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If Moms Designed the New SAT: A Humorous Take on Testing
Get Pregnant Fast As any parent with a high school student knows, the SAT is undergoing significant changes. While speculation abounds regarding what the revamped Scholastic Assessment Test will entail, we won’t truly understand its format until anxious teens flip open that test booklet in March 2016. According to the College Board, the organization behind…