Parents of new college students often worry about their student’s grades, specifically, if they might earn bad grades in college. While this is a possibility, there are many things parents focus on other than whether their student is earning bad grades. Having said that, how can parents of college students approach the topic of grades? […]
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Students who are applying to college, are faced with taking either the SAT or ACT. Many also worry about getting the highest scores possible on these tests, and may turn to SAT and ACT prep classes to help them. The question is: are these classes worth it? Why Take SAT or ACT Prep Classes? Sometimes,
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As a former Dean of Enrollment Management, I see the admission essay as a chance to get to know a prospective student off the page. This includes what makes this student tick, and why would bringing them to campus help the university? Which begs the question: what do colleges want to see in an essay?
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Many students are and surprised to learn that for some of their courses, they may be taught by graduate teaching assistants. This is a surprise because most universities don’t talk about that when students come for new student orientation. But is it so bad to be taught by a graduate teaching assistant? Definition Graduate teaching
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It’s time! They’re going off to college, and now you’re faced with a dilemma: how to help them with their transition to college and with your transition as well. Never fear. You’re not alone, and we’re here to help. Before They Go There are many ways to help ease your student’s transition to college. The
You and your student have read all the printed materials on the website, you’ve visited campus, and they’ve applied and been accepted. You believe this may be the college they choose. But there is that lingering question: what’s it really like at this college? To answer that, we have to go back and discuss not
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June is the time for spring orientation at colleges and universities. That’s when incoming students visit their new campuses, take placement tests, participate in academic advising and perhaps register for classes. And at most colleges, parents don’t attend academic advising or registration sessions with their students. While this might cause you some anxiety, never fear.
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Parents hear it from the media and guidance counselors all the time: make sure your student takes rigorous courses in high school. And perhaps you’ve struggled with the obvious question: how rigorous should a high school curriculum be? What is Rigor? Allison Wignall said it simply: “…rigor is the academic or intellectual challenge of a
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This is the time! Your student has been admitted to one or more colleges for the following year! This is a time for celebration, but also of stress, because now they have to decide, and you’re wondering what college should they choose? It’s all about the Fit I’ve addressed this in my post “It’s All
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This is the time of the year when students apply to leave their county and travel abroad for a semester or a year. This often scares parents to death—but it doesn’t have to. Still, students ask their parents: should I study abroad? I’d recommend you say “yes,” but let me expand on that. Why Study
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