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Parents & Guardians

Supporting a student’s future? You’re in the right place. Ask questions, share experiences, and connect with others guiding students toward college and career success.

Start Early, Stand Out: Why Your "Brag Sheet" is Your Secret Weapon
When you think about getting into a great college or landing that first big opportunity, your grades are just one piece of the puzzle. What you do outside of the classroom—your extracurriculars—are just as important. They tell a story about who you are, what you're passionate about, and what you're capable of. The best way…
Is there a scholarship for… everything? 🎓✨
If you have a teen in high school (or even in college), you know the "Scholarship Hunt" is a full-time job. We all know about the academic and athletic ones, but sometimes the best opportunities are tucked away in the most unusual places. From the "Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck at Prom" contest to scholarships for being…
📣 Senior Year Playbook - Parent & guardian wisdom needed 👇
Calling all parents and guardians! 📣 I’m looking to crowdsource the ultimate 'Senior Year Playbook' for our rising seniors. We know the academic side is covered, but what about the life side? I want to fill this comment section with the kind of advice that turns a busy year into an unforgettable one. What’s one nugget of…
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Intentional Profile Development: Building an Unforgettable Applicant Brand Tuesday, May 19 | 7:00-8:00 PM ET | Register Here Kaplan Community Grounds for Growth Meetup Wednesday, May 22 | 12:00 - 12:45 pm ET | Register Here Focus & Flourish: Specialized Financial Designations for Career Growth Wednesday, May 20 | 12:00 -…

Latest Parents & Guardians Community Discussions

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🎉 Welcome to the Parents and Guardians Community! 🎉
High school is a wild ride, isn't it? One day you're cheering at a game, and the next you’re trying to decode FAFSA or help your teen figure out what they actually want to do for a living. 🎢 If it feels like a lot, that's because it is! We built this community to be your "home base" for navigating the path from high school…
Let's Break The Ice!🧊
We're so happy you found us!🎉 This community is for parents and guardians seeking trusted advice and direction on getting their child to college or into a career. It’s a safe space to connect and share with others on the same journey, with access to top experts on the path to college. Let’s kick things off with an…
Fall SAT test dates are open for registration
Heads up for those of you who haven't even gotten to summer yet! Registration is open for the fall SAT test dates! Some of these dates and locations fill up fast! https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/dates-deadlines
The "Magic Binder" that Makes College Applications 10x Easier
It starts in freshman year. The conversations about college applications, "building the resume," and applying for scholarships start heating up. For parents and students alike, it can feel like staring up at a mountain. Where do you even begin to categorize four years of a life? How will they remember that writing award…
Securing Your Student’s Digital Real Estate: A Practical Guide
As our high schoolers prepare for whatever comes after graduation (college, a trade, or entering the workforce), we spend lots of time helping them prep for the future. But in today’s world, their "digital handshake" often happens before they’ve even walked into a room, and it's something we should help them be aware of,…
📅 Join us 5/19 for our College Application Event! Make the most of your summer!
Intentional Profile Development: Building an Unforgettable Applicant Brand Tuesday, May 19 | 7:00-8:00 PM ET | Register Here The most competitive college applicants don’t just participate; they build a focused applicant brand. Is your student’s profile demonstrating their full potential? Join Kaplan for a free webinar…
"Adulting" Starter Kit...what would you add?
Lots of parents are getting ready to send their kids off for their first "adulting" adventure. Some to college. Some to the military. Some are moving to their first apartment. Others are looking for a great graduation gift. What would you put in the kit?
📅 Check out our May Events!
Intentional Profile Development: Building an Unforgettable Applicant Brand Tuesday, May 19 | 7:00-8:00 PM ET | Register Here Kaplan Community Grounds for Growth Meetup Wednesday, May 22 | 12:00 - 12:45 pm ET | Register Here Focus & Flourish: Specialized Financial Designations for Career Growth Wednesday, May 20 | 12:00 -…
What's one "unspoken rule" about sending your child off to college?
The real stuff. The things nobody puts in the brochures. Share one piece of advice, perspective, or truth you learned during the transition from high school to college life.
From the PTA to the Boardroom: Translating Your Parenting Years into a Professional Resume
The "resume gap" is one of the most persistent myths in the professional world. We often treat a hiatus from the traditional workforce as a void, but if you have spent the last decade managing a household or leading community initiatives, you haven't been "off." You have been in an intensive, 24/7 leadership lab. It is…