TeenLife Blog

Category: For Parents

Drawing of hand putting money in piggy bank surrounded by textbooks.

A Beginner’s Guide to College Financial Aid

Posted July 26, 2018, 12:00 pm

Financial aid can be a confusing part of the college application process. Even if your parents can afford to pay for college, it’s a good idea to learn what aid...

Frustrated teenage woman working at a laptop computer on college applications.

How to Avoid a College Rejection by Crafting the Perfect Application List

Posted July 10, 2018, 4:00 pm

Join a group of parents whose students are getting college admissions letters and you’re going to hear the same conversations. Some are elated, others are confused, and many are disappointed....

Pile of coins with a miniature graduation cap on top.

Parents: Make Sure You Understand All About These College Loans

Posted May 8, 2024, 1:05 pm by Shannon Vasconcelos

College is expensive. Yes, really expensive. Even families who don’t qualify for financial aid can often struggle to pull together the funds to pay a $10,000, $20,000 or $30,000 bill...

Mother and daughter at college orientation party talking with female professor.

Why It’s Important for Parents To Attend College Orientation

Posted June 7, 2018, 12:00 pm by Shannon Vasconcelos

New student orientation is one event at college neither you nor your student should miss. Parents learn valuable information at college orientation and students make much-needed connections with other students....

Teenage barista serving coffee at a cafe.

How to Use This Summer To Get Ready To Go To College

Posted June 5, 2018, 3:30 pm by Shannon Vasconcelos

Summer is approaching and it’s a good time for parents of college-bound students to make the most of the free time. Your student will certainly be busy, especially if this...

Older woman mentoring younger woman sitting at a computer.

Why Mentors are Important for Teens – And How to Find One

Posted May 29, 2018, 1:33 pm by Jason Patel

Take a minute to Google a few commencement keynote speakers. In their speeches, they tend to always mention someone who inspired them to greatness. That someone is often a mentor....

Blog Categories

Forgot Password

We’re here to help you find teen-centered academic and enrichment opportunities that you never knew existed. By creating an account, you will be able to save your favorites, request information via pre-populated contact forms, and submit reviews. We will also be able to tailor our communications to your stated interests and preferences.

"*" indicates required fields

I am a*

Student (Age 13+)

Parent/Guardian

Educator

Advisor/Other

Student Details

Student First Name*

Student Last Name*

Student Email*

Student Cell Phone*

Country*

This field is hidden when viewing the form

Student Birthdate

Parent Details

Parent First Name*

Parent Last Name*

Parent Email*

Parent Cell Phone*

Country*

Password*

Password Confirm Password

By creating an account on TeenLife.com, I consent to receiving emails from TeenLife and any affiliates that I specifically opt-in to. I certify that I am 13 years or older and understand that I can unsubscribe at any time. See Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

This field is hidden when viewing the form

College Advisor API Response

CAPTCHA

Name

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Forgot Password

"*" indicates required fields

TeenLife Blog

Category: For Parents

Blog Categories

We value your privacy

Login

Organization with listings on TeenLife? Login here

Register for Free

Student Details

Parent Details

Forgot Password