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Helping Children Overcome Test Anxiety

Test anxiety is almost universal. In fact, it is unusual to find a student who doesn't approach a big test without a high level of anxiety. Test anxiety can cause a host of problems in students, such as upset stomach, headache, loss of focus, fear, irritability, anger and even depression. New ...
Reference | American School Counselor Association

Turning College and Career Planning Into Family Communication

Once upon a time we knew a boy who wanted to become a part-time professional baseball player, part-time professional football player, part-time private businessman and part-time Captain America. We also knew a girl who wanted, despite artistic and literary talents, to become the ...
Reference | American School Counselor Association

A Challenging High School Education for All

en Español "Getting every child to graduate high school with a meaningful diploma ... is one of the biggest challenges our country faces." —Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 helps to ensure that all children receive a ...
Reference | U.S. Department of Education

Getting Ready for College Early: Steps 1, 2, 3 & 4

Step 1 A two- or four-year college degree is becoming more and more important for unlocking the doors to economic and educational opportunity in America today. Getting a college education requires a lot of time, effort and careful planning by parents and students, but it provides ...
Reference | U.S. Department of Education

Examples of Savings Investments and Instruments

Type of Instrument Definition Risk Return Liquidity Time Frame SAVINGS INSTRUMENTS Savings Accounts Accounts at a bank, savings association, or ...
Reference | U.S. Department of Education

Why Attend College?

A college degree can provide your child with many opportunities in life. A college education can mean: Greater Knowledge A college education will increase your child's ability to understand developments in science and in society, to think abstractly and critically, to express ...
Reference | U.S. Department of Education

What Types of Jobs are Available for College Graduates?

Certificates and degrees earned by graduates of two-and four-year colleges or universities lead to different kinds of professional opportunities. Many professions require graduate degrees beyond the traditional four-year degree, such as a medical degree or a law degree. For example: ...
Reference | U.S. Department of Education

What Can My Child Do to Prepare Academically for College?

Take Courses Recommended for College-Bound Students To prepare for college, there is no substitute for your child getting a solid and broad academic education. This means your child should take challenging courses in academic subjects and maintain good grades in high school. Your child's ...
Reference | U.S. Department of Education

What Can My Child Do Outside the Classroom to Prepare for College?

A student's interpersonal and leadership skills as well as outside interests and goals are all important for college preparation. Independent reading and study, extracurricular activities, and work experience will all help your child develop his or her skills, interests, and goals. Independent ...
Reference | U.S. Department of Education

How Can My Child Go About Choosing a College?

Colleges are located in big cities, suburbs, and small towns throughout the country. Some enroll tens of thousands of students; others enroll only a few hundred. Some are public; others are private. Some private institutions are affiliated with religious institutions; others are not. Some schools ...
Reference | U.S. Department of Education