Homesickness

7 years ago

Many of us receive that teary phone call from a son or daughter asking to come home. That strong and…

Applying for Outside Scholarships

7 years ago

It’s always good to apply for aid from a variety of sources. College and university financial aid offices may provide…

What to Bring, and What Not to Bring to College

7 years ago

Back in the old days, packing for college didn’t involve renting a U-Haul to take your student to College. My…

Roommates

7 years ago

For many new students, college is the first time they’ve shared a room with someone they don’t know and it…

Spring Orientation

7 years ago

Many college and universities offer a form of orientation that takes place in late June. This program goes by a…

Repeating Courses: When to Get Back on That Horse

7 years ago

Most students will take a course or two in college that really kicks their butts. I don’t mean they fail…

Talking To College Faculty Members

7 years ago

A few years ago, one of my students came to my office concerned about her performance in Calculus I. This…

This College, That College: Which to Choose?

7 years ago

It’s time. Your student has received offers of admission from at least one, or perhaps many colleges and all could…

Taking an Incomplete

7 years ago

You’re been supporting your student through thick and thin of the semester, then something happens. This something could be an…

The College Admissions Playing Field

7 years ago

News Flash: it's not level A scandal broke the week of March 11, 2019 in which authorities charged several celebrities,…