GuideForParents.com Content

All of the content in this section was developed by Jan A. Maas to address the most common questions and concerns that parents brought to him when he was head of the Education & Job Information Center at the Brooklyn Public Library.
How can I find a test prep class for my son or daughter?
Where can I find help with application essays?
Where can I find the Common Application?
Are there directories that will help me find a specialized college or university?
Do you have any advice on where to start with the college search and application process?
How can I prepare to help my child with the athletic recruiting process?
How can I look for colleges that fit my needs and style?
Are there tools for finding available scholarships my child may be eligible for?
I have questions about financial aid and scholarships, where can I find some answers?
What is the PSAT/NMSQT?
What do all the college rankings mean to me?
Financial Aid: Where do I start?
What should I know about filing the FAFSA online?
I've heard about scholarships scams, how can I make sure I am not a victim?
Are there resources and tips for taking the SAT and Subject Tests?
Where can I find information about community colleges?
What is the difference between all the college search sites out there?
Should I have my child apply online?
I want to visit some colleges, but I don't know where to start!
Are there any tutorials for the TOEFL?
Are there resources and tips for taking the ACT?
I'm an international student, what do I need to know about college in the U.S.?
What should I know about scholarships and grants?
Are there any resources targeted at parents for the college search process?
What are the basics I should know about Financial Aid?
We don't have time to actually go visit my child's first choice school, what should I do?
What is the AP Program?