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Prepare for College
Prepare for College
Increase your chances of getting into a good school by planning ahead. Utilize our guide to help you put your best application forward.More >>
Taking the Right Courses in High School
Taking the Right Courses in High School
One of the best things you can do to prepare for college and the working world is to take a strong academic program in high school. More >>
High School Checklist: Getting Ready for College
High School Checklist: Getting Ready for College
Preparing for college starts long before applications are due. Preparing early-on in high school will help you get a jump start on the competition!More >>
Your High School Performance
Importance of high school grades, class selection and extracurriculars
Make your high school grades and extracurriculars shine while in high school because they really count in the college application process. More >>

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Build Your Writing Skills
Build Your Writing Skills
Even if you aren’t required to take a writing test for college, you need strong writing skills to succeed in college and the workplace. More >>
What is the ACT and why should I take it?
What is the ACT and why should I take it?
The ACT is designed to assess high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics,More >>

Choosing the Right SchoolChoosing the Right SchoolMore>>
Choosing the College Best for You
Choosing the College Best for You
College is a four-year commitment. Use these tips to make sure you apply to a school that is right for you.More >>
How Many Colleges Should I Apply To?
How Many Colleges Should I Apply To?
From "reach schools" to "safety schools", make sure that you are aiming high while keeping yourself covered. More >>

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Top 10 College Application Mistakes
Top 10 College Application Mistakes
Most mistakes made during the college application process are preventable. Here are ten common errors to look out for! More >>
Parents' Guide: The college application process
Parents' Guide: The college application process
Applying to college is not just a strain on your child. You have a lot of responsibility as a parent to help your child prepare, choose and apply correctly. Are you ready for it? More >>
Apply Yourself when Applying to College
Apply Yourself when Applying to College
The college application takes a lot of work, but since you're promoting yourself, it should be easy work for you. Check out these tips to stay on top of your game. More >>
The Application Process
The Application Process
Lost in the application process? Use these tips to make sure you have your bases covered. More >>

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The Search for Financial Aid
The Search for Financial Aid
Financial aid may seem hard to come by but if you've got the right credentials, it's just a matter of following a few simple guidelines and knowing where to look. More >>
How to Qualify for Financial Aid
How Can I Qualify for Financial Aid
Maximizing your eligibility for financial aid.

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Some personal finance techniques for maximizing your eligibility There are many forms of financial aid. Scholarships may be awarded for academic merit, achievement, leadership, artistic talent, and/orMore >>
What Will It Take to Save For College?
What Will It Take to Save For College?
Figure out how to pay for college.More >>

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Teen graduates from high school one week after head on collision
Teen graduates from high school one week after head on collision
On Thursday night, one week after a head on collision, 17-year-old Kylie Eastin joined her classmates of Montgomery Central High School for the school's graduation ceremony.More >>
On Thursday night, one week after a head on collision, 17-year-old Kylie Eastin joined her classmates of Montgomery Central High School for the school's graduation ceremony.More >>
Local student gets paid $100,000 to leave school, start own business
Local student gets paid $100,000 to leave school, start own business
A former Brentwood High School student has been offered $100,000 to drop out of college and start his business professionally.More >>
A former Brentwood High School student has been offered $100,000 to drop out of college and start his business professionally.More >>
Metro schools have long-standing tornado plans
Metro schools have long-standing tornado plans
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:21 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:21:11 GMT
The Oklahoma schools hit by the tornado probably struck close to the heart of every parent. Many wondered where their own children would go if they were in the path of a tornado. In Metro Nashville schoolsMore >>
Inner, windowless first floor hallways are the key to severe weather school safety.More >>
Grace Cole Elementary celebrates 50th anniversary
Grace Cole Elementary celebrates 50th anniversary
Updated: May 17, 2013 04:56 PM 2013-05-17 22:17:41 GMT
Current and former teachers and staff gathered Friday afternoon in the library of Grace Cole Elementary School to commemorate the golden anniversary.More >>
Current and former teachers and staff gathered Friday afternoon in the library of Grace Cole Elementary School to commemorate the golden anniversary.More >>
Metro police won't provide security for First Lady's upcoming visit
Metro police won't provide security for First Lady's upcoming visit
The First Lady is scheduled to be in Nashville on Saturday to speak to graduating seniors of Martin Luther King Junior Magnet School.More >>
The First Lady is scheduled to be in Nashville on Saturday to speak to graduating seniors of Martin Luther King Junior Magnet School.More >>
Stewarts Creek H.S. set to open in August
Stewarts Creek H.S. set to open in August
Updated: May 15, 2013 05:24 PM 2013-05-15 22:30:53 GMT
Stewarts Creek High School is set to have just under 1,500 students drawn from La Vergne, Smyrna and Blackman high school zones.More >>
Stewarts Creek High School is set to have just under 1,500 students drawn from La Vergne, Smyrna and Blackman high school zones.More >>
Parents file complaint against textbook for anti-Semitic content
Parents file complaint against textbook for anti-Semitic content
Williamson County parents have taken a small step forward by calling for the school district to review and remove a high school textbook they say is full of "anti-Semitic" content.More >>
Williamson County parents have taken a small step forward by calling for the school district to review and remove a high school textbook they say is full of "anti-Semitic" content.More >>
Coffee Co. school board declines bullying talk, parents march
Coffee Co. school board declines bullying talk, parents march
Before board members concluded the meeting, several parents spoke up and asked to discuss bullying. They were told the topic could not be discussed because proper procedures were not followed.
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Before board members concluded the meeting, several parents spoke up and asked to discuss bullying. They were told the topic could not be discussed because proper procedures were not followed.
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