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Middle School Students Abraham Lincoln & Frederick Douglass: The Story behind an American Friendship. By Russell Freedman. illus. Clarion/Houghton. Though one was born a free man and the other a slave, Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass had much in common. In this dynamic study, Freedman explains how their influential lives intersected and benefitted a nation. Continue Reading...

Students might not enrich their minds inside a classroom over summer break, but that doesn’t mean enrichment can’t be found in one of the original 24-7 tools for learning: books. Be it on a Kindle, Nook, iPad, or the printed page, books keep students’ minds stimulated, encourage creativity and innovation, and allow for higher-order thinking. Continue Reading...

“What courses should I take in the fall of my first year in college? What should my major be? Robin Kim said to me late last week. “My parents are upset at the littlest things these days!” she said with that voice that indicated she was ready to go off to college....

Class of 2015 - Summer 2014. When you read this blog, keep in mind you do not have to do the college application process alone. Other students, parents, teachers, high school counselors are often confused by how this whole process works. At College Advance, we can help you with each step listed below. Check out our Program Packages and Senior Express Program for more information!...