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College Admissions Acronyms & Terms

Feb 20, 2019 | Admissions, Article, College Preparation, Research & Advocacy, Resources

The College Admissions process can be daunting for both students and parents. Throughout the process, there will be many terms and acronyms that may become confusing. We have put together a list of Acronyms and Terms to help guide you through the College Admissions...

5 Main Causes of Stress For College Students

Jan 3, 2019 | Article

When we think of college life, we think of the greatest years of our lives. However, we tend to ignore that it is also the time of stressful experiences and a wide range of mental health challenges. Given multiple sources of distress, some people will feel overwhelmed...

5 Safety Tips For New Year’s Eve

Dec 31, 2018 | Article

New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate with friends and family. Most people either go out on the town or to a friends house to celebrate. If you or your loved ones have a few drinks tonight, here are some ways to make sure everyone gets home safe and sound. Eat a...

5 Christmas Crafts & Snacks

Dec 17, 2018 | Article

It’s the holiday season, students are back in town from college, family is getting together to celebrate, and we are looking for fun things to do together. We’ve pulled together a list of 5 Christmas themed crafts & snacks for you to make this...

5 Ways Parents Can Help With College Applications

Dec 14, 2018 | Article

Every parent you meet has a different philosophy about how involved they should be in the college admissions process. There is no one perfect way, but there are definitely guidelines. Follow these 5 suggestions for a peaceful, productive application season! Be...

5 Crafts & Snacks to make during Hanukkah

Dec 4, 2018 | Article

Hanukkah Crafts and Snacks Hannukah, Hanukkah, Hanukka, Channukah… however you want to spell it doesn’t matter, because you will still get to try out some of these awesome crafts and snacks to enjoy during the festival of lights! We have 5 fun crafts and snacks for...

Thirty percent of freshmen won’t return for their sophomore year

Nov 29, 2018 | Article, College Preparation, College Tips, Completing, Living Independently, Parenting, Preparing, Research & Advocacy

The headline may sound provocative, but it is necessary to help college parents focus on reality. Many of our students are not ready for college life. According to an article in the New York Times by authors, William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, experts on the topic...

How To Ensure Your College Student Eats Well

Nov 27, 2018 | Article, College Tips, Living Independently, Student Health

Every parent wants the best for their kid, and eating well is a huge part of that. Eating the right foods will help your college student be more healthy, have more energy, and spend less. This will help them do better on their tests, save more money, and feel happier...

FAFSA Tips – Cashing In On College Aid

Nov 23, 2018 | Article, College Tips, Financial Literacy, Paying for College, student loans

For parents of high school seniors or college students, Thanksgiving is a good time to complete the FAFSA. This free online government form unlocks a world of financial aid alternatives for your college student and family. We try to make everything easy for college...

5 Thanksgiving Crafts & Snacks This Holiday Season

Nov 19, 2018 | Article

While the kids are home from college and the whole family is getting together for the holidays, this is the perfect time for some fun Thanksgiving themed crafts and snacks. Check out some of these fun ideas for your Thanksgiving family time. Candy Corn Turkey...