Starting July 1, federal student loan borrowers who enroll in automatic payments will receive a 1 percentage point reduction on their interest rate – a significant jump from the 0.25% discount that has long been the standard. The benefit is temporary, running through June 30, 2028, but the enrollment window extends to September 30, 2026, Read More

Students who took the June SAT or ACT should have acces to their scores by now. If your student recently received an SAT or ACT score, now is a great time to evaluate what it means in the context of their college goals. A score report can help identify strengths, areas for improvement, and whether Read More

New research from Zety offers a useful data point for counselors talking with students about social media and their future careers. The survey of over 900 Gen Z employees reveals a workforce navigating intense pressure to connect with colleagues online, leading to widespread self-censorship and severe consequences for those who share too much. Key Findings Read More

Pay attention to your high school students’ behaviors.  If they’re not acting present for your meetings, not going out with friends, spending too many hours gaming, you may be seeing an emerging mental health condition known as a process addiction or behavior addiction. If this is the case, trying to limit these behaviors by imposing restrictions typically Read More

Research indicates that the brain doesn’t fully mature until around age 25, but nonetheless: In most states, 18 is the age at which a child is considered to be a legal adult. And it’s when parents lose their right to that child’s medical information. That’s why – once they hit that magic age – parents Read More

According to Monster’s Jobs Hiring Now Report, the best opportunities for job seekers in 2026 are increasingly defined not just by salary or demand, but by how quickly employers are hiring. Based on U.S. job posting activity from October 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026, Monster® analyzed the 30 highest-volume non-healthcare occupations and ranked them by hiring Read More

For many families, the college admissions process brings a predictable level of stress, given both the time it requires and the significance of the outcome. There is a shared understanding between students and parents that planning for college is an important transition, one that requires focused attention and effort. Parents often have expectations about how Read More