How Colleges Work

Are SAT and ACT Prep Classes Worth It?

Students who are applying to college, are faced with taking either the SAT or ACT. Many also worry about getting…

3 years ago

What Do Colleges Want to See in an Essay?

As a former Dean of Enrollment Management, I see the admission essay as a chance to get to know a…

4 years ago

Graduate Teaching Assistants in the Classroom

Many students are and surprised to learn that for some of their courses, they may be taught by graduate teaching…

4 years ago

Academic Advising And Spring Orientation

June is the time for spring orientation at colleges and universities. That’s when incoming students visit their new campuses, take…

4 years ago

Where Should My Student Go To College?

This is the time! Your student has been admitted to one or more colleges for the following year! This is…

4 years ago

Should My Student Study Abroad?

This is the time of the year when students apply to leave their county and travel abroad for a semester…

4 years ago

When to Call the College About My Student

Parents of college students often struggle with a thorny question: when to call the college on their student’s behalf? The…

4 years ago

Why Student Involvement on Campus Matters

By now, you’ve probably heard about your student participating in a club or organization on campus. If so, that’s great.…

5 years ago

Preparing for Your Transition

We often talk about students preparing to go to college, but who asks the same of parents and family members?…

5 years ago

Should My Student Take Summer Classes?

As your student continues to track their progress toward their degree, they may find themselves behind the pace they set…

5 years ago