2019 College Humor: First Day of School & First Day of College
The first comic in the College Parents of America Humor series is now available!
This comic, created by a collaborative effort between College Parents of America and Hector Curriel, addresses the stark difference between the first day of elementary school and the first day of college
Essential College Question: What will happen if your college student has to withdraw from college?
Essential College Question: What will happen if your college student has to withdraw from college?
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College Mental Health Crisis: Tips & Insights
Depending on when your school starts, you’re probably weeks or maybe a short month from the start of classes. How do the college mental health experts at the Jed Foundation suggest that you spend those remaining days?
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College Tip: 5 Paths to College Success
In our twenty years of efforts to serve college parents, there are a few noteworthy voices who provided valuable insights into what is required by families, students, institutions and communities to promote & define college success. That’s why we are pleased to showcase an article below by Brandon Busteed who successfully served as the Executive Director, Education and Workforce Development, at Gallup.
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College Parent Tips: Set Expectation for Communication
As high school seniors choose the colleges they’ll attend this fall, many parents are finding that a Relationships 101 course is not only a good idea, it’s required.
Teresa Cowan, 44, of Detroit took a crash course.
When her son, Cassly Sullen III, left for Prairie View A&M in Texas a year and a half ago, she was excited to see him grow up, but nervous about him leaving home.
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Student Loan Tip: Do cosignors need life insurance to cover your student loans?
According to a recent article by Policy Genius, "The cost of college has skyrocketed over the last decade, resulting in $1.4 trillion of outstanding student loan debt. But college grads aren't the only ones on the hook for their balances. Per student debt analytics...
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Data from the National Center for Education Statistics reports on the risks within and surrounding college life are very real.
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When you are looking for a college apartment it is wise to be sure that your college apartment at least has some essential facilities. There are many things that a student need in their college apartment to get a convenient lifestyle. Life in college can be tough and...
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You were ecstatic when she was awarded that merit scholarship. Even better when she still got a need-based grant. She accepted the admission offer, and then life was a swirl of senior year ceremonies, graduation, parties, and maximizing her last summer before going...
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5 Things To Know Before Getting An Education Major
Top 5 Things You Should Know Before Getting An Education Major There are so many different types of fields that you can major in. Some fields aren’t too popular, while others will be booming for some time then die out, and then there are some that are always needed...
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