Path to College Archive

• November 16, 2023

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  Campus Spotlight: Florida State University

  Florida State University (FSU) is getting a lot of national attention in 2023 thanks to its winning football season and successes in other sports, including women’s soccer and softball. But the 175-year-old public research university also offers over 360 academic programs, over 750 Recognized Student Organizations, and has been steadily…

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• October 10, 2023

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  4 Ways to Ace College Applications Stress-Free

  It takes time to collect the materials they need to put their best foot forward and impress schools – especially letters of recommendation and transcripts – so it’s smart to have a generous head start. For high school seniors, it is officially that time of year: college application season. Those…

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• August 14, 2023

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  5 Ways to Get Senior Year off to a Great Start

  High school seniors across Florida are making their final return to the classroom. For parents and students, senior year can be a lot to juggle—a virtual whirlwind of academics, school activities and bittersweet milestones. For parents whose kids are college or trade school bound, senior year can be especially overwhelming.…

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• July 10, 2023

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  Dorm Life Awaits: Here’s How to Help Your Student Settle In

  If you have a child heading to college in the fall, chances are you have already made or have planned out several shopping trips to gather dorm room essentials. Summer is the perfect time to score everything from towels and dishes to microwaves and bedside lamps. Small but mighty, a…

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• June 7, 2023

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  Discover Glamping at Florida State Parks

  Summer is here, and it’s time for that annual family camping trip. But this year, why not opt for an upgrade?  Instead of settling for a run-of-the-mill trek to the woods with your tent, you can elevate your summer outing to a glamping experience in the Florida State Parks system.…

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• May 31, 2023

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  Florida Universities Prepare Students to Take Over the Family Business

  Here in Florida, family business can be big business. Almost one-third of the state’s businesses are family-owned enterprises, and these companies employ a healthy portion of the state’s workforce. In fact, for some Florida college students, following in the family footsteps and safeguarding a legacy has become an intentional and…

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• April 28, 2023

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  Win the Fight Against the Summer Slide

  The end of the school year is fast approaching, and if you’re like most parents, you’re already making plans to keep your children gainfully occupied. We get it—the stakes are high. Bored kids and free time aren’t always the most productive combination. While your littles, middles and teens need downtime,…

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• March 29, 2023

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  Mark Your Calendar: National College Decision Day, May 1!

  When you become a parent, you find out quickly that the calendar is your friend – whether it’s reminders for your infant’s checkups or middle school soccer season dates or the many deadlines that rule the life of a graduating, college-bound senior. Once your child gets to that season, there…

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• March 21, 2023

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  Florida Prepaid is Still Paving the Way For the Future

  Over 30 years ago, Meredith Westheimer’s single mom had the foresight to sign up for a new college savings plan, Florida Prepaid. Now, as a mom of two, Meredith shares how this decision shaped her life.   By: Meredith Westheimer I grew up in Boca. When I tell people that, they…

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• February 10, 2023

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  Help Your High Schooler Land the Perfect Internship

  Summer internships aren’t just for college students anymore. High schoolers are now getting in on the action! Whether your student envisions a traditional college career or plans to attend a trade or technical school, a high school internship can prove invaluable. Industrious teenagers—generally juniors and seniors—are using paid and unpaid…

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