Behind Every Successful College-Bound Teen is a Loving Mother!

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First, I want to wish every mother and every woman who has stepped into a mother’s role, a very Happy Mother’s Day! (Dads, don’t worry, we will honor you in June because your teens need you in their corner as well.)

Moms, your teens probably don’t say this to you often, but they really need you to be a part of their college preparation and application process. In fact, I have worked with families with various situations and teens with engaged parents tend to do better than teens with parents who aren’t active participants.  The college prep process can be a very stressful time for families, but your teens will forever appreciate your support.

Moms, today is YOUR day to relax and I hope you have a lovely day! Thank you for being a mother when it is easy and in the difficult moments, too.

*Moms, get this free report to learn even more ways you can support your teen as a member of their college prep support team*

Leave me a comment below about tips you have found useful in your supporting your teens as they prepare for college.

5 Benefits Of Cloud Storage For College Students

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Cloud storage is one of the most popular buzz terms in the world of technology these days, and even though it has become very widely implemented in certain spheres, many people are still unsure of how they can benefit from it. We tend to hear about cloud storage in the context of either its introduction from various tech companies and providers, or of its use in the world of business. However, for students adjusting to college environments, it’s well worth noting that cloud storage can be just as beneficial for students as for professionals. Here are five significant ways in which cloud storage systems can help college students.

1. Simplifying Printing

One common issue that college students face is having to print from school computers. This can be a bit of a pain, as it’s tough in some situations to hook up a personal computer to a computer printer. With a cloud network at your disposal, however, you can simply send large files and presentations to the cloud, and then access it from a school computer to print more easily. This can save time, and is certainly handy when students are under tight deadlines heading to class!

2. Improving Working Convenience

It can also be very helpful for students to upload files to the cloud before they are done working on them. Having a rough draft or ongoing project saved in a cloud allows students to access that work from any device on campus that can connect to the Internet. Naturally, this allows students the flexibility to work in school libraries, in their own dorm rooms, and elsewhere without relying on disk drives for storage.

3. Simplifying Collaboration

Another benefit of having ongoing work uploaded to a cloud network is that it simplifies collaboration. When students have to work on group projects, it is often difficult to coordinate schedules to meet in person. A cloud provides an alternative method, as students can work together and save work as they go without ever meeting in person.

4. Backing Up Files

There are also security benefits to using a cloud network. Simply put, work that is saved to the cloud is no longer vulnerable to technical issues with student equipment. If a student’s laptop breaks, or its hard drive is damaged, work can be lost with no hope of recovery. However, when saved in the cloud that work can still be accessed through other devices.

5. Improving Organization

Finally, a cloud network can also be wonderful for student organization. Even something so simple as keeping schoolwork saved to the cloud and personal files saved to a single computer can simplify and improve student organization significantly, which in turn makes the whole college experience a great deal easier.

What’s Coming Up on College Prep Radio in May 2013

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Hello All!

Did you know that I host College Prep Radio every Wednesday at 6:30 pm EST? Yes, it is true.

Here’s the scheduled shows coming up in May:

5 Tips to Help Your Teens Ace Science Class

What Your Teen’s Teachers Want You to Know

Majors/Careers for Teens Who Love Sports/Fitness

Should Your Teen Consider Attending Community College?

Join me each week for even more tips and tools to save time, save money, and reduce stress with the college prep process!

*Help me spread the word by inviting other families with teens to listen into the show each Wednesday*

Lastly, leave me a comment with what topic you want me to cover in an upcoming radio show! Your idea may be featured in the near future.

7 Reasons Why Studying in College is Important

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Education is the fundamental necessity of life. To get higher and quality education is the basic right of every human being on this planet. But achievement of higher education is not possible without studying in college. College is actually a hub of knowledge where most talented and professional lecturers are ready to give you the essence of their expertise and life experiences. So, why is it so important for a student to study in college? There are clusters of reasons to support this fact but 7 of the most important ones are as follows:

1. Exposure to outer world

The area of exposure at school level is quite limited, but in college one can get a vast exposure of the world by meeting new people. By studying in college one can get more chances to meet other people and get new experiences, which can help a student be a successful and fruitful individual of society. College life is the beginning of new friendships and opportunities. In college, there are students who belong to different areas, regions and countries of the world. This thing can help students gain understanding of other cultures and traditions apart from their own.

2. Personality Development

College life helps a lot in development and enhancement of personality of an individual. A student becomes more confident, responsible, knowledgeable, independent and civilized with much more understanding of the world as compared to other people. It can broaden the vision of possibilities as well.

3. Career Opportunities

At present economic situation where inflation is increasing day-by-day financial stability is a very important factor for survival in society. One can only find a good and well-paid job after completion of the degree. Although higher education appears to be complementary or competitive, yet college education can provide a boost to a student’s career and this is the only way to excel and proceed further for more career opportunities as well as to polish one’s skills.

4. Interpersonal communication

College life opens a new era of dimensions for the student. This is the place where a student can communicate with different individuals, which improves their communication skills hence, making new contacts resulting in extension of their social network.

5. Self-confidence

It brings self-confidence to the person, which helps him face the world and confront hindrances and difficulties that life brings its way with courage and bravery. It increases the person’s ability to express his thoughts and emotions easily. This confidence can help the person in not only student life but also in professional and practical issues. Only a confident person can become successful.

6. Development of Society:

There is no doubt about the fact that the future of a nation depends upon its youth. Only educated youth can make a developed, civilized and balanced society. The higher is the literacy rate of a nation, the more the country will flourish and prosper. So, for betterment of society, country and one’s own good, higher education is compulsory.

7. Seriously, its fun

Last but not least; college life is the most memorable part of one’s life. This is the time when the person is young, energetic, and ready to find new horizons and sky is not a limit. This is the stage when one develops lifelong friendships and new bonds. According to a survey, 95% of people out of 100 consider their college life to be the best part of their lives. In the company of friends one can learn the art of extracting happiness from life as well as find the ways of enjoyment with work.

So the bottom line is that studying in college is really a very important and crucial thing and one must not lose this opportunity in life.

About the author

Martina L. is a qualified college paper writing expert who has worked with several educational companies, including SolidEssay.com where she currently assists students with their essays and research papers. Click here to read more.

Pursuing Greatness 2013, College Prep Event at Loyola University Chicago

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Parents and college bound students, it is time for third our annual college prep event on August 17, 2013 at Loyola University Chicago, Lake Shore Campus! Spend four hours with me and my guest experts including lunch! Register here: http://pursuinggreatness2013.eventbrite.com/

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Staying Safe on Campus: 5 Essential Tips

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There’s no time quite like college. For most people, it’s the most exciting four (or five) years of their life. However, the transition to higher education is not without its challenges. You must be responsible for your classes and your finances. You also must be accountable for your safety. The following five tips will help you stay safe and secure while you embark on your collegiate adventure:

Stay in touch

Before you go out, let friends and roommates know where you’re going, who you’re going with and when you expect to be back. It’s also a good idea to share your class schedule with family and friends. That way, your loved ones can stay abreast of your whereabouts.

Don’t walk until it’s locked

It’s important that you get in the habit of locking your doors every time you leave your dorm or residence hall – even if it’s just for a few minutes. Remember to also lock your car if you have one on campus. Doing so will help protect your valuables and keep any unwanted visitors out of your personal space. If you live in an off-campus house or apartment, you may want to also consider investing in a home security system. There are several reasonably priced options for college students. Check out this site to learn how you can take advantage of monitored protection from ADT for as little as $9 per week.

Become familiar with the campus

Before classes start, it’s a good idea to take the time to learn your way around the campus. Find out where emergency phones are located and map the safest ways to travel during both the day and at nighttime. Don’t hesitate to take advantage of escort services and other safety resources offered by the university.

Use Internet/social media carefully

In today’s digital world, cybercrime has become an issue that everyone needs to be aware of. Make sure to avoid posting any personal information on Facebook, Twitter and other social media accounts. It’s also wise to double check your privacy settings to ensure none of this information is being publicly shared without your consent.

Use buddy system

You should always avoid isolating yourself, especially at nighttime. If you do end up walking alone after dark, stay on well-lit pathways and avoid wooded or bushy areas where trees, shrubs or buildings could conceal an assailant. Remember, you should never offer or accept a ride from someone you don’t know. It’s also smart to keep a working cell phone on you at all times in case of an emergency.

Top 5 Tips for Changing Jobs or Starting a New One in the New Year

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The New Year is a time for change and ushering in something new. It might be something small like a new pet or even a new pair of shoes you have been eyeing. But for some people the New Year will mean a new job. Whether you are entering the job market for the first time or are changing from a previous role of employment there are ways to make the change of a new job go as smoothly as possible. A new job is a little bit like moving schools, you are the new kid that is both weird and interesting simply by virtue of being new.

There will be much for you to learn and figure out in your new job, but your new colleagues will also want to get to know you and how you work. One of the best ways to make the transition a pleasant one is to get to know the people you work with. Make an effort to meet the people who work in your department, and then the other departments you work in conjunction with. This will make your working life significantly more pleasant. Listen to people rather than feeling like you have to do all the talking, ask questions and get clarification when you need it.

A new work environment will inevitably have some aspects that you think could be run better, and that you have the solutions to these problems. This might be true, but the people you work with are used to doing things a certain way, so rather than getting their backs up, accept that change is slow, and you also need to learn how their systems work.

Find out exactly what your boss expects of you. It is better to know from the start what his or her expectations might be rather than finding them out when you have fallen short. The best way to get to know the popular rules of the workplace is to have coffee or lunch breaks with different people. It will help you navigate the new environment; get in touch with the culture of the place – who’s who and what’s what. This will also make you able to identify the big players in the work place – identify and get to know them, this will of course be useful in job progression.

Identify what the various challenges of the workplace and the work might be and develop strategies for overcoming them. This will assert that you can show initiative and that you are capable of problem solving. Choose one project to complete within your first two months of new employment. This will demonstrate not only your work ethic but also your ability to complete tasks and projects in the required amount of time.

While you certainly need to put your best foot forward, you also need to take care of your health and yourself. This means not working insane hours, and taking time off as and when appropriate. Changing to a new job is a stressful time so make sure that you integrate stress-relieving behavior, such as exercise into your routine.

Be honest with yourself. There will be things that you can improve upon in the new job, and make those changes. But there are also things that you will be successful at and these are worthy of praise and celebration. Learn from your mistakes but celebrate your successes and your transition
will be as smooth as you can make it.

Richard McMunn is the director and founder of http://www.how2become.com; a career and recruitment specialist. Richard has written a number of books and helped numerous applicants prepare for and pass recruitment processes. Connect with How2become on Twitter (https://twitter.com/how2become)!

12 Days After New Year’s 2013: Student Executive Academy

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Wow, we are on the final day of our 12 Days After New Year’s event 2013. I want to take a moment and thank you all for your support. I appreciate every Facebook post, tweet, and re-tweet to get these must-have college prep resources to future college students and their families!

Parents, you are not alone in the college prep process. Above all, I want you to take that away from this event and everything else that goes on at College Prep Ready. If you or your teens have questions about the college prep process, consider applying to participate in the Student Executive Academy for one-on-one coaching with me for six months. Click here.

Below are the topic sessions that we will cover plus bonuses!

Session 1: The Mentality Approach to the College Prep Process
Session 2: Competitive Advantage
Session 3: Strategic Tools and Tips of Successful College Applicants
Session 4: The Building Blocks of the College Application
Session 5: Managing the Costs of College
Session 6: Visionary Leadership

If you have any questions, email me at info@collegeprepready.com

Spaces are limited so don’t delay in signing up to work with me to get a college prep strategy and cut out the fluff!

It’s Not Just Education, It’s a Lifestyle

12 Days After New Year’s 2013: LaToniya Jones

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I talk a LOT about the partnership model when it comes to other players in the college prep process besides the college applicant (parents, educators, and community organizations). I believe that it is vital for parents to stay engaged with their teens throughout the entire college prep process. Parents, this means that you are educating yourself about the college application, asking questions, and getting additional resources for your teens, if necessary. Be mindful that your teens have never attended college before, so they need your guidance and patience through this process.

One area that doesn’t get enough attention is the subject of math literacy. Regardless of your student’s college major, he or she will be required to take entrance exams including a math section. Beyond academics, math literacy is essential in one’s adulthood! So, I have the perfect resource for you – POWER (Presenting Opportunities Winning Effectual Results) Organization!

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Led by founder, LaToniya Jones, the mission of POWER Organization is to embrace, engage, and empower at-risk youth ages 8-15 in Metropolitan communities to increase their confidence, competency, and proficiency with math. Take your kids to their special events and programs throughout the year in addition to donating to their efforts to impact the lives of students!

For more information:

Website: https://www.powertheyouth.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/POWER-Organization-Presenting-Opportunities-Winning-Effectual-Results/315719319768

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/POWERORGmath

Email: info@powertheyouth.orgEmail: info@powertheyouth.org