It’s Catch-up Week! Which of These Haven’t You Seen?—Memorial Day 2022
I'm spending Memorial Day having as much fun as I possibly can—and I hope you are too. Whenever I take time off like this, I like to point you to some of my most helpful recent articles that you may have missed. This gives you a chance to catch up—right on a week when...
Want a Million Dollars for Retirement? Take This SIMPLE STEP
Want a million dollars for retirement? Take this SIMPLE STEP: Starting as early as possible, save $100 per month——and invest it in a broad-based index fund such as VTSAX. Learn why this is a good idea in this easy-to-read book, written for college students: For even...
These 7 Habits Lead to Happiness in Old Age
Want to be as happy as possible in your 60s, 70s, 80's, and beyond? Researchers at Harvard University tell us that 7 habits lead to happiness in old age. (I'll add in an 8th one of my own at the bottom of this list.) What 7 habits lead to happiness in old age? (Your...
These Things Require Zero Talent! And They’re Free!
These things require zero talent! And they're free! (And they can skyrocket your success—no matter where you go to college.) For clear, step-by-step help getting your kids into and through college programs that develop talent—and doing it all debt-free without...
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Taking Notes On a Laptop? Ah—You Might Want to Reconsider That
Today's article is for you as a parent to hand to a high school, college, or grad student you love. Student, are you thinking it's efficient to take classroom notes on a laptop computer? Here are 6 reasons why you might want to reconsider that. Read this article I've...
College and Tech School BOTH? Genius!
Today I'm featuring one of my favorite articles I've ever written. It explains how your kid could attend technical school and college both—and graduate debt-free (with wildly enhanced practical job skills) at the age of 22. Genius. Best time to share this article with...
Got a Kid on an IEP? You’d Love to See This!
If you've got a kid on an IEP, here's something you'd love to see! It'd be great to see this before every IEP meeting: Because your kid absolutely is amazing—with unique strengths and interests that make him or her awesome. Because of this extraordinary, unique...
Why Should We Feel Hope?
The life and faith and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. inspires me. His words ring in my head: "I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never...
It’s January! Should We Sign Kids Up to Take Real College Classes in High School This Coming Fall?
If you haven't yet signed up your 10th or 11th grader to take college classes in high school next fall—it's OK. It may not be too late. "Tell me more about students taking real college classes in high school." In the majority of states nationwide, 11th and 12th...
4 Easy Steps to Get Out of Debt
If you as a parent can get out of debt by the day your kid starts college, you'll have more cash on hand to help pay college bills. Boom. Less debt for your kid at college graduation! If you can get out of debt years before your kid starts college, the process will be...
It’s Catch-Up Week! Which of These Haven’t You Seen?—Holidays 2021
I'm spending holiday time with my family this week—and I hope you are too. Whenever I take time off like this, I like to point you to some of my most helpful past articles that you may have missed. This gives you a chance to catch up—right on a week when you may have...
BEST Holiday Idea for Teens Heading to College Soon
Want to know the best holiday idea for teens heading to college soon? Surprise—this isn't about getting your teen a physical holiday gift. It's about something far more important. Read the short article I've written about what's going to feel most important for your...
If You Ever Feel Like a Failure—Remember Star Trek!
I love this tweet I saw recently: And to think it all started with depictions of planets looking like boxes covered by blankets in a parent's basement! Who you are today is not necessarily who you'll be in the future. Keep making good decisions—keep moving forward....
Teens—Don’t Burn Your Opportunities for Temporary Comfort
Tell your teens, "Don't burn your opportunities for temporary comfort." This image will help you get your point across: You might want to take a photo of this image and text it to a teen with these words: "I'm so glad you're climbing ladders instead of using them for...
It’s Catch Up Week! Which of These Articles Did You Miss?—Thanksgiving 2021
I'm taking some extra time off this Thanksgiving—and I hope you are too. Whenever I take time off like this, I like to point you to some of my most helpful recent articles that you may have missed. This gives you a chance to catch up—right on a week when you may have...
Grandparents: “So—What Do the Kids Want For Presents?”
It usually happens sometime around Thanksgiving. Grandparents ask, "What are the kids going to want for presents next month?" Answering this question can be difficult—unless you have this great idea handy: Have the grandparents read this inspiring article on how to...
Student Loan Debt Will Affect Kids In Ways They Can’t Even Imagine
Start as early as you can using clever strategy that helps your kids graduate with zero student loan debt. (Even if they don't get a single scholarship, even if you don't qualify for any financial aid—or you think you don't—even if you can't save up one penny to help...
“My Kid’s Not Choosing the Career I Want For Her!”
Your daughter's not choosing the career you want for her, and you're understandably disappointed. Take heart, there may be hope for her yet. Ask her if she'll take the career assessments I discuss in this article. (The professionally interpreted assessments I...
Fill Your Kids With So Much Love That . . .
I love this quote by author and speaker Jon Acuff: I'm right there with you Jon. For sure. Who is Jon Acuff? Jon Acuff is the New York Times Bestselling Author of Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done and an INC Top 100 Leadership Speaker. You can get acquainted with...
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Hi, I’m Jeannie Burlowski.
I am a full-time academic strategist, conference speaker, and author of the book “LAUNCH: How to Get Your Kids Through College Debt-Free and Into Jobs They Love Afterward.”
My writing and speaking provide parents a clear, step-by-step checklist so they can set their kids up to succeed brilliantly in college, graduate debt-free, and move directly into careers they excel at and love.
For more than 20 years, I’ve helped students apply to highly competitive law, medical, business, and grad schools. I still do that from my website GetIntoMedSchool.com.
I am married, and my husband and I have a son and a daughter. We live in Minneapolis.
Hi, I'm Jeannie Burlowski.
My background as an academic strategist provides ideal foundation for me to help parents of kids ages 12–26 set those kids up to graduate college debt-free, ready to jump directly into careers they excel at and love.
I do this primarily through my book LAUNCH: How to Get Your Kids Through College Debt-Free and Into Jobs They Love Afterward. LAUNCH provides parents clear, step-by-step instructions for this journey.
Regular readers of my free email newsletter get additional help from me. Gentle reminding about what to do when, and first access to my live and online sessions, strategy updates, and TRIBE Membership.
My team and I are leading a debt-free college revolution. We hope you'll join us!
Hi, I'm Jeannie Burlowski.
My background as an academic strategist provides ideal foundation for me to help parents of kids ages 12–26 set those kids up to graduate college debt-free, ready to jump directly into careers they excel at and love.
I do this primarily through my book LAUNCH: How to Get Your Kids Through College Debt-Free and Into Jobs They Love Afterward. LAUNCH provides parents clear, step-by-step instructions for this journey.
Regular readers of my free email newsletter get additional help from me. Gentle reminding about what to do when, and first access to my live and online sessions, strategy updates, and TRIBE membership.