Latest Parents & Guardians Community Discussions
Dive into all the discussions as you support your student on their journey.
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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📅 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…
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"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?
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📅 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 -…
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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.
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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…
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No one talks about how hard Decision Day actually is for parents
Checking in with the Class of 2030 parents and guardians…how is it going?? For those of you who have already been down this road…how did your student end up deciding, and after the first year, were they happy?
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What questions would you recommend your child ask in a job interview?
Job interviews are a major milestone for high schoolers, whether they are applying for a first-time summer gig or a long-term role in a trade. While we often focus on helping them answer questions, the questions they ask are just as important. It shows the employer that your student is curious, professional, and serious…