

The Hunt for Money for College
Grants and scholarships are the holy grail for college students! $239 billion of student grant aid, from all sources, was given out by...

Hidden Gems: Honors Colleges
Our high schools and universities are BIG here in South Florida. My two daughters went to an excellent South Florida public high school -...


Am I a good candidate for Early Action or Early Decision?
What is Early Action? Early action allows you to apply to a university early (around November 1) and receive a decision early (around...


Wondering if and why you should take those AP classes? Here are your answers.
What are AP classes? CollegeBoard developed curriculum for the Advance Placement Program which allows high schools to offer rigorous...

Everything juniors - and their parents - need to know about the ACT and SAT!
The College Entrance Exams: ACT and SAT Here is everything a junior in high school - and their parents - need to know about the ACT and...


SAT Subject Tests: Who should take them, when, and why?
What is a SAT Subject Test? A SAT Subject Test is a one hour multiple choice test on a specific subject. Collegeboard offers 20 different...


Bright Futures Scholarship Update
Interested in a full tuition scholarship for a Florida university? Every student attending a Florida high school has the potential to...


Grade Point Averages – What Do They Mean?
In Broward County schools, you have four grade point averages and each is important in its own way. Here’s everything you need to know...


Rising Seniors: It's College Application Time!
Welcome to your last year of high school! Here are some tips to read before starting your college applications! Cost and scholarships!...


Rising Juniors! Now things are getting serious...
Only two more years and you will be headed to college! Here is a list of priorities for this summer to help you prepare for the journey:...