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A Targeted College Search

The college application process is often one of the most stressful periods in a high school student’s life. There are…

11 months ago

Is Summer Service Right For Your Student?

Summer is more than just a break from academics—it’s a tremendous opportunity that high school students can use to engage…

12 months ago

Making Their College Choice

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

1 year ago

Help Them Recover and Finish the Semester Strong

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

1 year ago

How Federal Student Loans Work

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

1 year ago

Students Need Challenge and Support

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

1 year ago

Letting College Students Rest During Holiday Breaks

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

1 year ago

Connecting With Faculty

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

1 year ago

Yes, Send Them CARE Packages

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

2 years ago

Engage With Other Parents During Orientation

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

2 years ago