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Parents, you’ve passed the first quarter of the school year. WHAT’S NEXT?

Nichole Renee

  Most of you have finished the first quarter or trimester of your school year.  Make sure to check your student’s grades, attendance and chat about any challenges they may be dealing with. Middle School students should begin talking to teachers and counselors to see the types of advanced courses that are available in high school.  Scheduling for next years courses will take place between January and March, so now is the best time to have […]

High School Parents: Get a Handle on the Second Half of the School Year!

Nichole Renee

    For most of you, your kids are approaching the mid-part of the school year.  This is a key time to assess grades, discuss room for improvement and develop a plan to end the year on a high note.  Take some time to make phone calls to teachers and school counselors for any next steps. Make sure you connect with other outside resources for guidance as well. In regards to post-secondary planning (college, military, […]

Being Proactive is the Key!: A Sneak Peak from the Premiere College Planning Book for Parents

Nichole Renee

      Being Proactive is the Key!, pulls from my over eighteen years of experience serving as a school counselor and provided nuggets that I felt would help parents better navigate the school system. Once you have a grasp on the operating functions of a school, the role your parenting style plays in the process, and the services, resources and options available you can better strategize for your child’s postsecondary planning. The book contains 20 essential tips […]

Being Proactive is the Key! The College Planning Book for Parents is Here!

Nichole Renee

    Well the day has come.  Being Proactive is the Key is now available for purchase!  You can order the book through Amazon or get an autographed copy with a bookmark through your PayPal account. Of course, I won’t tease you without providing a sneak peek to the book: Introduction Day in and day out, I talk to overstressed parents frustrated with how to get their teen graduated on time, on to college, all […]

My Gripes about YOUR Gripes: Filing the FAFSA and Getting Money for College

Nichole Renee

    Out of all the topics I have discussed with parents, financial aid tops the list. People are stressed and armed with tons of inaccurate information regarding the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Since FAFSA made the announcement about recent changes, I’ve attended a number of trainings to get up to speed.  Between the trainings and questions asked by students and their parents I have some updates my last post on FAFSA, but let me get on […]