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Homesickness

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

7 years ago

Applying for Outside Scholarships

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

7 years ago

What to Bring, and What Not to Bring to College

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

7 years ago

Roommates

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

7 years ago

Spring Orientation

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

7 years ago

Repeating Courses: When to Get Back on That Horse

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

7 years ago

Talking To College Faculty Members

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

7 years ago

This College, That College: Which to Choose?

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

7 years ago

Taking an Incomplete

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

7 years ago

The College Admissions Playing Field

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

7 years ago