Learn a Skill and (possibly) Get Paid to Do It
The benefits of an apprenticeship or trade school program may prove a better investment of time and money than a 4-year school. Here's why.
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Stephanie Haynes
Jan 14, 2022
My Top Four Conversation Starters to Get Your Teen to Open Up About Their Future
Rarely do teens ever want to talk about their futures, but they need help clarifying their dreams, so what do you do?
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Stephanie Haynes
Nov 16, 2021
Why college isn’t for everyone and parents don’t need to panic about it!
If your teen has decided the 4-year college is NOT for them, don’t panic!
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Stephanie Haynes
Oct 19, 2021
How to Decide if College is the Best Investment for Your Teens' Future
Four-year colleges can be one of the best investments of time and money for our teens- if it's the right fit. How can we know for sure?...
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Stephanie Haynes
Sep 21, 2021
Changing the Cultural Stigma Around the Need for a College Education
The one-size-future-fits-all mentality is not sustainable and is hurting our kids. Here’s how we can change it.
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Stephanie Haynes
Aug 17, 2021
COVID-19 Changed Teens’ Perspectives About Their Futures...For the Better
Could #Covid-19 have helped today’s teens make wiser decisions about their futures than ever before? YES! Read my latest blog for...
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Stephanie Haynes
May 25, 2021
Building Success: Rising Sophomore/Freshman Summer Planning Guide
Taking time over summer break to have some light-hearted discussions over your teen's future can go a long way to keeping them on track.
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Stephanie Haynes
May 18, 2021
Building Success: Rising Junior Summer Planning Guide
The summer before the junior year of high school can be one of freedom and new experiences and the perfect time to plan for success!
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Stephanie Haynes
May 11, 2021
Building Success: Rising Senior Summer Planning Guide
Help your rising senior make the most of summer and build a successful senior year!
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Stephanie Haynes
May 4, 2021
Why It's Important to Help Your Teen Explore All Their Options
An individual's passion to pursue greatness on their own terms guarantees a successful life, yet we are drumming this truth out of our kids.
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Stephanie Haynes
Apr 27, 2021
How to Help Your Teen Determine What to do After High School: Part 2
Most people mistakenly focus on a post-high school option instead of how they want to spend their time making a living.
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Stephanie Haynes
Apr 20, 2021
How to Help Your Teen Determine What to do After High School: Part 1
An teen who is unsure of what to do after graduation needs help aligning to what’s most important to them. Here's how to help them succeed.
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Stephanie Haynes
Apr 13, 2021
How to Prepare Your Teen to Use Dual Enrollment or Transfer Credits Wisely
One of the best investments parents can make for their college-bound high schoolers is in dual enrollment credits. These are...
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Stephanie Haynes
Apr 6, 2021
How to Navigate that Financial Aid Offer
Your teen has been accepted to college! Congratulations! Now how do you make sense of the financial packages each school is offering?...
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Stephanie Haynes
Dec 22, 2020
Why I Wrote College is NOT Mandatory
To college-for-everyone-mentality being promoted as the only pathway to success in life is just not true.
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Stephanie Haynes
Dec 14, 2020
I'm Writing a New Book!
looking for an easy to digest resource that will guide you in helping your children determine what to do after high school? Here it is!
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Stephanie Haynes
Nov 10, 2020
Joining the Military After High School Has More Benefits Than You Think
When students consider their plans after high school, very few explore the military, possibly missing out on their best option for success
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Stephanie Haynes
Oct 20, 2020
The Collegiate Athlete Recruiting Process: What you Need to Know Now
Aspiring to be a collegiate athlete is only one small part of the equation and realizing that dream takes more than hard work on the field.
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Stephanie Haynes
Oct 13, 2020
When College is Right it Works
While not everyone is cut out for a 4-year college education, those who are can experience great success... if they play it right.
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Stephanie Haynes
Oct 6, 2020
Can A Gap Year Really Be Beneficial? Yes!
Gap years are increasing in popularity, but can they really be beneficial? YES!
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