Sep 1, 2016 | Article, Parentnig, Preparing, Transitioning |
The first weeks of college can go quickly. There is much you want to learn and believe it or not plenty that your college student may to share with you. There are a few things that you can do to make it easier for your student to share their experiences, and also...
Aug 28, 2016 | Article, First Weeks of College, Preparing, Transitioning |
A couple million sets of U.S. parents just realized a dream: They sent sons and daughters off to colleges. Most immediately set their sights on a new dream: attending graduation ceremonies at those colleges. But right about now, some are getting the first clues that...
Aug 26, 2016 | Article, First Weeks of College, Preparing, Student Success, Transitioning |
As you settle into your new role as a College Parent , take a few minutes to read the article Helping Your Child Transition to College . The Article originally appeared on Jody Michael Associate’s blog. It is very rare that we re- print an entire article but we felt...
Aug 18, 2016 | Article, Transitioning |
The summer before your student heads of to college is an exciting, busy, and stressful time for everyone. There’s lots to do to prepare – forms to complete, finances to consider, orientations to attend, shopping to do. Your student may be working and is also busy...
Aug 16, 2016 | Article, Research & Advocacy |
SInce 1998, Beloit College has published its annual “mind-set” list during the back to school season. It is filled with many helpful reminders of the differences between generations – between college students and college parents, between college...
Aug 14, 2016 | Article, Campus Safety, Completing, Financial Literacy, First Weeks of College, Preparing, Transitioning |
College students are heading back to school, many with the help of their parents who have invested thousands of dollars in laptops, smartphones, bicycles and textbooks on students’ packing lists. Consider this – how will your student and family replace these...
Aug 9, 2016 | Article, Campus Safety, Completing, First Weeks of College, Preparing, Transitioning |
2016 feels unique. In truth every year is unique, but modern media makes certain trends more obvious. Just think for a moment, the world is unstable. There is needless violence. Police shootings and terrorist attacks. Conflicts among religions and races. Enormous...
Aug 8, 2016 | Article, First Weeks of College, Transitioning |
College classes start up again soon—and whether your student is a freshman or senior, it can be a stressful time for both parties due to finances, moving, and new experiences. You might think that because you’re assisting financially – tuition payments, rent,...
Aug 1, 2016 | Article, Financial Literacy, Paying for College, Research & Advocacy, Resources, Student Success |
We are pleased to share the results of the 2016 biennial survey of college parents. The findings of this report are consistent with our prior the two prior research studies and confirms that “college families are an important source of support for increasing student...
Jul 28, 2016 | Article, Completing |
Since 1997, College Parents of America has strived to provide valuable resource information to our members, as well as vigorous advocacy. One of those key resource areas involves the question of academic preparation for college, not just what it takes to get in to...
