Stanford only lets in 4 out of every 100 applicants! Think about that. They have a 3.91% admissions rate and things are getting worse each year. But hey, Stanford is a top program, most people don't even plan to apply, they will just go to NYU or University of Texas --- good, cheap, state schools.

Homeschoolers comes to me all the time with the complaint that they just can't find a way to motivate their teenager into doing school.

A gap year before college—could alleviate stress and burnout, enhance your academic performance and leadership skills in the future, and assist you in discovering your true purpose? Studies and interviews with those who have taken gap years reveal its potential benefits.

To pay for college, the best approach is to start with "free money" like grants and scholarships, then explore federal aid options and savings plans, and use private loans only as a last resort.

Colleges value recommendations because they: Reveal things about you that grades and test scores can’t.

Co-ops are a group of individuals who get together year after year to offer classes to families who want a customized school experience.