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Effectively Dealing with “Senioritis”: 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 that […]

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 […]

College Planning Interview on iHeart Radio!

Nichole Renee

          Yep, that happened! Listen to my recent interview with the incomparable Loraine Ballard Morrill on iHeart Radio about college planning and the new changes in the financial aid process.   Thank you and enjoy! P.S. Make sure you subscribe to the blog on the top, right-hand side of this site AND follow me on FB (make sure you click the “like” drop down menu and turn on the notifications to stay abreast […]

The Realities of Getting Your Fake Adult Off to College for that First Year

Nichole Renee

The graduation and the trunk parties are almost OVER!  Now what?  It’s time to get this guy off to school. They are salivating at the bit on their newfound “freedom” and just feeling themselves. They are 18 and think they’re grown.  They think they’re hot stuff.  They can vote for president, stay out late, challenge curfew and all sorts of stuff. They are fake adults, reaping the benefits of adulthood but on your dime and anxiety. But […]

High School Graduation: Begin with the End in Mind

Nichole Renee

  This past week, millions experienced one of my favorite times of the year: Graduation.  It is the culmination of a child’s high school experience rising to a colossal defining moment. The building is a buzz and there is an eclectic energy that cannot be replicated or duplicated. Seniors are in their best attire with half-zipped robes, getting the cap and tassel just right as they rush to the gathering area. Families are beaming with pride packed in the lobby […]