Binge Drinking in College

3 years ago

Many parents worry about their students engaging in binge drinking in college, and they should. Binge drinking is a dangerous…

What Does it Mean to be Pre-Med, or Pre-Anything?

3 years ago

Congrats! Your student is heading to college as a pre-med student. Hooray! But what does it really mean to be…

Financial Literacy and Your College Student

3 years ago

Parents surely worry about their student’s literacy—the ability to read, write and communicate effectively. But fewer of us are confident…

Make the Most of Summer

3 years ago

Parents often ask me how their students can become more competitive for college admissions. My answer? They should make the…

Degree Audits

3 years ago

One way to help your student stay on track to graduate on time is by monitoring their degree audit. And…

All About Writing Centers

3 years ago

Writing centers are an incredibly rich source of instruction and support for students. But like many on-campus resources, they are…

Making Spring Break Safe and Fun

3 years ago

In mid-March, thousands of college students leave their schools to take a break from their studies. During a traditional Spring…

Should Your Student Become a Resident Assistant?

3 years ago

One of the first people your student will meet in college is likely to be a resident assistant. And your…

Financial Aid

3 years ago

When your student receives their admissions letter to college (Yay!) they’ll also hear about their merit award. This is part…

When They Earn Bad Grades in College

3 years ago

Parents of new college students often worry about their student’s grades, specifically, if they might earn bad grades in college.…