transitioning teens to adulthood


How Will We Pay For College Next Fall?!
Are you looking for how to pay for college? Looking for scholarships for college? Do you want to pay for college without loans? It is possible! The best time to start is now. Read on for more tips about how to pay college tuition.

Best Halloween Decor For A Dorm Room: 9 Spooky Ideas!
Halloween decor for a dorm room is a fun way for teens to get into the season. Finding Halloween dorm room decor is fun. I chose small, inexpensive, and easy to either throw away or store flat until next year. Have fun with Halloween in college!

Smart Parents In September : 10 Timely Tips
Smart parents in September is all about school success tips, scholarships for September, and the best books for teens. Take some time to read this post for parenting teens in September.

Top 10 Rugs for A Teen’s Dorm Room
It is fun to find the perfect rugs for a teen’s dorm room. There are so many rugs for college dorms. The floors are cold, and cute dorm rugs are the perfect answer. Find cool rugs for teen’s dorm room or bedroom in this post!

Student Loan Debt: 5 Simple Ways to Prevent It
Student loan debt is real, but avoidable. There is help for student loan debt. Make a plan to graduate debt free! Avoid the student loan crisis and know that you can find out how to prevent student loan debt.

Get the High School Survival Kit
Stay organized with the necessary information required when applying for colleges, scholarships, and future employment.
About Me

Melanie Prather Studer has spent the last thirty years as a mother and teacher- preschool through middle school. When her kids became teenagers, Melanie started keeping notes and doing research to help her children get a head start on getting into college and ultimately out into the real world.
Resources I Recommend

Learn exactly what you need to talk about with your middle and high schoolers who are planning to go to college and why.

The College Preparation Planner
This 142 page planner has everything you need to organize the college search, preparation, and application process.

How to Win Scholarships
This guide shows exactly what parents can do to help their students prepare their scholarship applications in a way that will set them apart and get them noticed by the judges
