Feb 2, 2021 | Article, Completing, Research & Advocacy
This is an important article from The Atlantic. It highlights the complex issues surrounding how colleges and universities manage mental health issues of students. A key point to recognize is that despite clear rights of students, it is sometimes difficult to clearly...
Jan 28, 2021 | Article, Completing, Preparing
There is a good chance that at some point in your student’s college career he will have the opportunity to take an online class. The question is, should he? There are many appeals to online classes – especially convenience. Students can complete their entire class...
Jan 26, 2021 | Article, Transitioning
Name-calling, labeling, is almost always based on a generalization and stereotype and we need to value and respect people as individuals, so name-calling is probably best avoided. However, some of the labels that are given to people may have a grain of truth in...
Jan 21, 2021 | Article, Completing, Preparing
Did you know that it is possible for students to get college credit for what they already know by taking a CLEP exam? The College Level Examination Program, administered by the College Board (the SAT organization) offers students the opportunity to demonstrate...
Jan 19, 2021 | Article, Post College, Transitioning
One of the first rites of passage for many new college students may be attending college convocation. What is college convocation? For anyone unfamiliar with college traditions this may be a strange term and you wonder what is going on. Fall convocation for new...
Jan 14, 2021 | Article, Transitioning
One very important task that each college student faces each semester is choosing their classes for the next semester. As parents of college students, we may feel that we should have some input. Discussing your college student’s class choices is always a good thing. ...
Jan 12, 2021 | Article, Transitioning
Of course your student needs textbooks in college . . . maybe. Textbooks are expensive. The cost of producing most textbooks is high and the costs are passed along to the students. One study conducted by the College Board has estimated that most students should...
Jan 7, 2021 | Article, Transitioning
The New York Times published a useful article that highlights the challenges facing families and students managing the costs of college. Take note, that some schools are implementing mandatory meal plans not just for on campus students but also for off-campus...
Jan 5, 2021 | Article, Transitioning
Parents take note. There are more helpful websites focused on your needs. The Today Show has a parenting post, Huffington Post and The Washington Post among many others. We are pleased to see the attention by media companies and the help they can provide for parents...
