Friday, January 18, 2013

Math Skills In Children Attributed To Motivation And Study Techniques--Not IQ Score

Rather than keeping Junior's nose to the grindstone, it may be more helpful for parents or teachers to show him how math ties to real life (for instance, understanding that two $3 candy bars cost $6 rather than just memorizing times tables).
Read about it.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

January marks the height of the Financial Aid season

    Once you identify a college that is a good fit for you, you should investigate your financial aid options. Each college has its own financial aid policies — guidelines for deciding who qualifies for aid, what type of aid is available, and similar questions.
    To be sure you understand what is available, check to see if the answers to these 12 questions appear on the college’s website or in their print materials. If not, schedule a phone meeting or an interview with a member of the financial aid staff if you’re going to be visiting the college.

Monday, January 14, 2013

Fiscal Cliff Deal Impacts Financial Aid

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 will affect how students pay for college. Here are some provisions of the bill that will impact financial aid.
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Fiscal-Cliff-Deal-Impacts-Student-Financial-Aid.html?soid=1103470649934&aid=ovPnXVKCoE0