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2019 College Admission Scandal (II) – Useful Observations for Parents

Mar 15, 2019 | Admissions, Article, Research & Advocacy, Student Success

College Parents of America has a long history of making observations regarding the insanity of the college admissions process, but nothing really prepared our editors and contributors for the college admissions scandal that was announced yesterday by the FBI. It is...
Insuring Your Student

Insuring Your Student

Feb 27, 2019 | Article, Cost of College, Insurance, Living Independently, student loans, Student Success

The Importance of Insurance for Your Student As your baby birds begin to leave the nest, there are always a few things that us college parents are concerned about. Did I teach them enough? Can they really do their own laundry? Do they even know how to make rice? Take...
If Your College Doesn’t Provide 100% Refunds, You Are Smart To Consider Tuition Insurance

If Your College Doesn’t Provide 100% Refunds, You Are Smart To Consider Tuition Insurance

Feb 26, 2019 | Article, Insurance, Research & Advocacy, Student Health, Student Success

If you are like most college parents, you are unaware if your college or university will provide a refund if your student is forced to withdraw mid-semester for health or medical reasons.  In a 2017 survey of college officials, only 16% of schools...
Gearing Up For The Road Ahead

Gearing Up For The Road Ahead

Feb 25, 2019 | Article, College Preparation, College Tips, Preparing, Student Success, Transitioning

Gearing Up for the Road Ahead As you take steps towards college, work, consider what you value and design a process with few steps on how to get there. It is best to be ready for failures, for rejections, and to keep moving forward. In order to find the programs that...
Sick or injured in college: What is a Parent To Do?

Sick or injured in college: What is a Parent To Do?

Sep 1, 2018 | Article, Student Health, Student Success

One of the greatest concerns of college parents has to do with the health and well being of their college student. It is often the case, that a college parent will hear from their student they are “feeling bad and can’t understand why they felt so run down...
Student Mental Wellness Needs (III) – Campus Resources

Student Mental Wellness Needs (III) – Campus Resources

Jul 14, 2018 | Article, Student Health, Student Success

Updated March 25, 2019 College Parents of America has long been concerned about issues involving student health.  Most recently our concerns have focused on the complex mental health needs of college students. This is the third of several posts we will share...
Student Mental Wellness Needs (II) – Trends & Data

Student Mental Wellness Needs (II) – Trends & Data

Jul 6, 2018 | Article, Research & Advocacy, Student Health, Student Success

College Parents of America has long been concerned about issues involving student health.  Most recently our concerns have focused on the complex mental health needs of college students. This is the second of several posts we will share regarding a) Starting the...
National Survey of College Parents

National Survey of College Parents

May 30, 2018 | Article, Financial Literacy, Paying for College, Research & Advocacy, Resources, Student Success

Since 1997 College Parents of America has sought to identify trends impacting college achievement and student success.  We regularly publish and compile research including a national study we complete every two years. In fact, our 2016 biennial survey of college...
Our Gratitude for High School Counselors

Our Gratitude for High School Counselors

Feb 27, 2018 | Article, College Preparation, Parenting, Preparing, Resources, Student Success, Transitioning

A recent story by National Public Radio brought attention to the enormous value high school counselors provide within our schools and to our students and families. In addition to course registration, counselors are asked to be experts on so many topics and are...
Washington Post – 7 Real Life Skills to Develop Prior to College

Washington Post – 7 Real Life Skills to Develop Prior to College

Feb 15, 2018 | Article, College Tips, Preparing, Student Success, Transitioning

We love to see excellent writing and observations that provide real value to college parents and families. This week’s Washington Post had an outstanding article by author Shannon Reed who is a former high school English and theater teacher; and now a freelance...
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