Highschool is Over, Now What?
High school is over, or the end is in sight. You've signed yearbooks and finished your finals and now take a look at the future. Are you unsure of what you want to do with your life? Does the idea of jumping into college feel overwhelming? Not sure what major to...
read moreDoes Music Help You Study? Here’s What Science Says
Studying can be a bit challenging at times and can also be boring. But you have to stay motivated in order to be able to accomplish something. For students and people who just want to learn something new, music can be very helpful. This has recently been backed by...
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2019 College Humor – Cost of Books & Bookstore
The third comic in the College Parents of America Humor series is now available!
This comic, a collaboration between College Parents of America and Hector Curriel, reminds us how the first trip to a college bookstore is often overwhelming for both parents and students.
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College Tip: Know the Risks of Paying for College with Plus Loans
If you can’t afford a college without a PLUS loan, then for many parents and families the college is simply not affordable.
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College Tip Student Health: – Insurance, Waivers & More
College Parents of America has been an active contributor to the topic of student health. There are many topics to consider. We try to make it simple and easy for college parents with three college student health tips for parents.
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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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