Reasons to talk about saving for college with your teen from college savings advocate, Patricia Roberts. Tips from someone who’s been there–done that. 4145265-0227
AI is a robust and growing field; many students are naturally drawn to it. But here’s the twist: while AI offers incredible opportunities, stepping back and thinking beyond the trend…
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If you have kept in depth discussion of the subject under wraps during Freshman and Sophomore years, you and your teen are about to go on a voyage of discovery…