For the Informed Parent of a Teen

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#100 Big decisions loom for you and your "almost grown" child.  Get more information to help you take more informed HUGE steps.  

Decisions.  Constantly.  Never enough time.  Not enough information.  

It is also likely you thought that as your kids got older you'd find more time and have less decisions required.  Maybe you do make a few less decisions, but they often increase in importance.

That's why you are here today.  You want more information and less research time in order to make smarter decisions with and for your "almost grown" child.  

From trends High School grad jobs to ACT-SAT trends and college financing, I've gathered 10 articles you'll want to read.  Each will give you their opinions and research.  No, we are not connected to these businesses/institutions but we found them enlightening.  Will they fit your family?  

They say "knowledge is power".  What will you end up with after reading these articles?  More knowledge.  Data, perspectives, opinions, and statistics on upcoming decisions likely occurring at your house.  

Here's a quick summary, author credit, and link:

• College Enrollment is down and what that might mean to your teen. 
  • Author: Nick Anderson and Danielle Douglas-Gabriel
    www.sfgate.com/news/article/colleges-scramble-to-recruit-students-as-17047912.php
• Trends in ACT-SAT Requirements for College Entry
  • Author:  Nick Anderson
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/03/29/mit-reinstates-sat-act-requirement/
• Statistics on College Graduates.  Great information in deciding the "college-yes/no"
  • reported by Katherine Schaeffer
  • https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2022/04/12/10-facts-about-todays-college-graduates/
• 30 jobs for the High School grad (college degree not required)
  • Authors:  Editorial Staff
  • https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/jobs-for-high-school-graduates
• 5 high paying jobs for the non-college degreed 
  • Author:  Alison Doyle
  •  https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-to-find-job-options-for-high-school-graduates-5213429
• Emotional and cognitive checklist for ages 13,14,15,16,17,18
  • Author's perspective:  Amy Morin
  • https://www.verywellfamily.com/teen-behavior-and-daily-routines-ages-13-to-18-2609057 
• Helpful internet safety tips for teens and beyond 
  • Author:  Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph 
  • https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/internet-safety.html
• Is a gap year right for your grad?  Statistics and pro/con included in the article
  • Author:  Bryan Bucknell 
  • https://www.bucknell.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-blog/gap-year-good-or-bad-idea
•  Want to get that resume or application to stand out?  Here are 30 contests to enter
  • Author:  Johnathan Kindall
  • https://www.teenlife.com/blog/competitions-high-school-students/
•  Financial aid confusing?  Here's a rundown that might help.
  • Author: Farran Powell, Emma Kerr, and Sarah Wood 
  • https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/an-ultimate-guide-to-understanding-college-financial-aid
• BONUS article:  How does your high school measure up?  Here are 18,000 ranked.  Is yours listed?  Included:  magnate, traditional and charter.
  • Author:  Sarah Wood
  • https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/articles/us-news-ranks-best-high-schools

Don't we wish our teens and college-aged kids come with a manual?  It is our mission to help get you news, data, trends, and ways to help your almost-out-the-door child be the best version of themselves they can be. 

Bragging and accomplishment talking points become HUGE at this age.  Your child can learn to recognize, creatively document, file and store much needed information.  Here's a checklist and system to keep you from looking in the attic at midnight for those much needed documents.  They can have it all ready when they need it (free).   Click Here >>> Tool Box Guide

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