Making Their College Choice

2 weeks ago
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Finally, your student has been admitted to college. Yay! One challenge though, is they’ve likely been admitted to more than…

Help Them Recover and Finish the Semester Strong

1 month ago

It happens to many of us—a rocky start to the semester throws us for a loop, and we’re left wondering…

How Federal Student Loans Work

2 months ago

The federal student loan system in the United States is designed to help students finance their college education, making it…

Students Need Challenge and Support

4 months ago

Parents of new college students often worry that their students will receive the support they need to succeed in college.…

Letting College Students Rest During Holiday Breaks

4 months ago

In the past, I’ve offered college students ideas for filling their holiday breaks with internship and other career-oriented activities. On…

Connecting With Faculty

5 months ago

Faculty are the single most important group offering learning experiences for students at colleges. Working effectively with them should be…

Yes, Send Them CARE Packages

7 months ago

There is little that warms the hearts of college students more than receiving a CARE package from home. These bundles…

Engage With Other Parents During Orientation

9 months ago

As your student makes their final preparations for college and new student orientation, don’t think for a minute that your…

Budgeting With Your College Student

10 months ago

When students go off to college, we worry about many things. These include: how will they do academically? Will they…

Using the Family Vacation for College Visits

11 months ago

Family vacations can serve a dual purpose if you have a student thinking about college. Combining your family vacation with…