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July 18, 2019

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What parents should know now about college applications

Back-to-school season includes something a little extra — OK, a lot extra — for high school seniors. In addition to those final football games, tough Advanced Placement classes and after-school jobs, time-pressed and stressed teens have to craft topnotch college applications this fall. How can parents help, and how much…
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July 16, 2019

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Customer 101: Attending College Out-of-State

Is your student interested in attending college outside of Florida? Although we wish your student would stay in the sunshine state, rest assured that both your Prepaid Plan and your Savings Plan travel well! Prepaid Plan benefits can be used at any qualified educational institution nationwide, public or private –…
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July 8, 2019

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Preparing for Back to School? Five tips for parents

As we hit the halfway point of summer break and thoughts turn to “back to school,” how are your kids feeling about that? True excitement is pretty rare (and if so, lucky you!). But mixed emotions are a happy medium: Kids may dislike their free time ending and homework returning,…
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April 16, 2019

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10 amazing reasons to go to college in Florida!

You probably already know countless reasons why it’s amazing to go to college in Florida. There’s everything about the Florida lifestyle: our gorgeous weather, the natural beauty of our beaches and springs, the thrills at our world-renowned theme parks. Or maybe you’re thinking more practically about the career opportunities that…
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August 15, 2018

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Eight tips for parents from Florida’s Teacher of the Year

Joy Prescott has advice for parents — and the chops to offer it. She has taught for 17 years and was recently named Florida’s 2019 Teacher of the Year by the Florida Department of Education. She’s also a mother of three. Through both professional observation and personal trial and error,…
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April 12, 2018

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What to do when you can’t choose a major

College represents a significant investment of time and money, and the stakes are high: When it’s all done, a graduate should be equipped with the knowledge required to earn a life-sustaining salary. Talk about feeling the pressure to get it right! That inevitable question of “What should I do with…
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March 13, 2018

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How to Tell It's Time For a Tutor

When your child is struggling academically in school, it shows, and not just on their report card. Your child might express anxiety about upcoming tests, make negative comments such as “I hate reading,” or even express physical complaints of headaches or nausea. Oftentimes, parents can work with their child themselves…
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March 13, 2018

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How to Tell It’s Time For a Tutor

When your child is struggling academically in school, it shows, and not just on their report card. Your child might express anxiety about upcoming tests, make negative comments such as “I hate reading,” or even express physical complaints of headaches or nausea. Oftentimes, parents can work with their child themselves…
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February 7, 2018

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How much after-school activity is too much?

We all want to raise well-rounded children — children who do well in school but also have commendable character, children who chase after goals, treat others kindly and know there’s more to life than test scores. It’s one reason we sign them up for extracurricular activities. If in the process…
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November 14, 2017

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This holiday season, ask for the gift of college!

As the holiday season approaches, parents may find themselves fielding questions about what gifts their children would like to receive. And while many families have needs to fill, some are left with the realization that there isn’t much their children truly need. What if some of those dollars usually spent…
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