Last week I had the pleasure to attend a fun Back to School event hosted by MomTrends. As a networking event/informal chat, the night included a discussion of hot trends, staying organized and balancing work and family life. I also … Read More
Last week was rough. Michael has had mild allergies for a while with constant sniffles. It was a little annoying to him, but not enough for me to put him on medication. (I really dislike giving kids medicine unless it’s … Read More
The last week has been extremely busy with the back to school details of life. Last week, the focus was on getting Michael settled into his new school. This week, I’m focused on working out a schedule for Sean so … Read More
Up to this point, my immediate family has not been negatively affected by the recession. I’m grateful for that and know that circumstances could change any day. As such, we are still trying to be careful with our finances. I … Read More
Last night, I attended a special screening and dessert party for Kyra Sedgwick’s The Closer at this great little spot, ULTRA. One of my favorite parts of attending events is connecting the names and faces of other bloggers and journalists … Read More
Getting strong college recommendation letters can be challenging. These letters of recommendation are written statements that are often requested by colleges as part of the admissions process. They are often written by teachers, counselors, or others who know the student … Read More
A while ago I attended the Coalition for College’s online panel discussion regarding whether or not students should take standardized tests and submit their scores when applying to colleges. I shared some of the highlights on the College Prep Mom’s … Read More
In addition to filing the FAFSA, some schools and scholarship opportunities also require the College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS Profile). If that is the case, the school will share its code with you. That is why I’m sharing information about the application … Read More
The Common Application (Common App) for college is an undergraduate college admission application. Students use it to apply for admission to multiple member colleges and universities through the Common App website. Currently, the Common App is used by 1,000+ colleges … Read More
Have you heard about CUNY’s Macaulay Honors College? It is one of America’s top public honors college programs. If you live in New York and your teen is interested in this program, I encourage you to have them start the … Read More