How To Maintain a Happy Home With an Empty Nest

By April Tisher | August 28, 2023 | Conception 2 College , Teens
In the fall of 2019, approximately 9.9 million students attended colleges and universities, and 70% of them chose a school within a 2-hour drive of their home. Coincidence? I think not! While some parents rejoice in their new freedom, some dread the day they experience sending their child off to college or when they move

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ACPS Offers New Scholarship Search

By Lucille Lannigan | February 9, 2022 | Blog
The search for college scholarships can be daunting due to the sheer amount that exist, but the district is offering a service to make the process easier for students and their families. Thanks to the new agreement between Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) and a free service called Going Merry, students now have an efficient

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SF Achieve Helps Students Get to College

By Lindsey Johnson | January 21, 2022 | Blog
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) has partnered with Santa Fe (SF) College to help high school students prepare for college. The SF Achieve Program has team members from Santa Fe College located at ACPS high schools to help guide students in applying for college, offering scholarships, mentoring and even money towards books. SF Achieve is

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Understanding the NCAA Recruitment Process

By Tracy Wright | October 28, 2021 | Teens
If you are the parent of a high school student-athlete, you may be wondering what your child needs to do to play at the collegiate level.  Timing is important. While some athletes are recruited as early as middle school for high demand sports, this is not the norm. Most students begin the recruiting process by

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College Freshman

15 Essentials for Dorm or Apartment Life

By Lindsey Johnson | August 25, 2021 | Happy Home , Teens
Preparing for your child to head off to college can not only be heartbreaking but, as many parents before you know, it can also break the bank! The list of must haves seems to grow daily as you prepare them for the rite of passage of living on their own, bunking in a dorm with

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Help Your Teen Find and Apply for College Scholarships

By Meredith Sheldon | November 3, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Teens
Going to college is a life milestone. But, an undergraduate education can come with a hefty price tag. Along with federal loans and grants, there are other ways your children can earn some extra dollars toward their education: apply for college scholarships. College expenses pile up not just from tuition but also from living expenses,

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30 Local Students Achieve National Merit Finalist Status

By Amanda Roland | February 18, 2020 | Blog , Your Schools
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) announced that 30 students from local high schools are finalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship program.  This program is extremely prestigious and indicates great academic excellence. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently informed the finalists of their status, and the finalists have a chance to be awarded thousands of

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