Planning for college—in about a month’s time, most high-school students would be going to college. It’s a time in the life of a teenager where the idea of going to college gives them some sort of independence and gives them the misguided concept that they are adults. For parents, it’s a time when the pride in their voices when they say “my son is going to XXX college” is undeniably noticeable.   Unfortunately, most parents, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, are not aware of what it takes for their kids to succeed in college, … [Read more...]