Decisions Are Looming—Don’t Let Deadlines Derail Your Teen’s Future
The holiday season is upon us, and while many are focused on family, festivities, and football, I know that for parents of high school seniors, there’s an added layer of stress: college admissions decisions. As early decision (ED), early action (EA), and rolling admission results roll in, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. Whether your teen is celebrating acceptance or facing disappointment, there are critical next steps that cannot wait.
The next few weeks are pivotal in shaping your teen’s college journey—and I want to ensure you’re prepared. Let’s break it down, step by step, so you and your child can move forward confidently.
1. Reassess the College List (Yes,...
10 of the Best Colleges for African American Students
As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, I want to share with you 10 great universities that have a history of helping African-American students to excel. This list was comprised by Essence magazine, as well as Money magazine, and I co-sign on it, because it's based on representation, graduation rates, affordability, and postgraduate earnings. True, some of these schools on this list have comparatively fewer black students, but they're extremely generous with financial aid and have financially successful alumni.
The top 10 are:
- Princeton University in New Jersey
- Harvard University in Massachusetts
- Duke University in North Carolina
- Cornell University in New York
- Florida A&M...
