Reaching the Goal in Four: A Partnership Between Parent and Student
Traditionally, college education was assumed to reach completion in four years. However, studies indicate that recently more students are enrolled for five years to earn a bachelor's degree and, indeed, some college programs are requiring a five-year period for matriculation. For instance, with more and more educational opportunities available through colleges and universities, many students are eligible for work study programs, study abroad, internships and volunteer programs.
Humor: Mid-Term & Thanksgiving Comic
The fourth comic in the College Parents of America Humor series is online--just in time for Thanksgiving! This comic, a collaboration between College Parents of America and Hector Curriel, discusses a common bit of news that parents are thankful for this time of year.
Three Factors to Look at When Picking the Right College
The time and effort parents spend assisting their students is valuable. We remind parents to avoid "over-paying" for a college education and recognize that the financial value of a degree is largely depends upon major more than the source of a degree. A college degree is not just about financial results, as the Labor Statistics in chart below illustrate, a higher education not only increase earning potential but also leads to increased employment levels.
College Admission Rates – A New Discussion
Given the public support our colleges and universities receive, let's begin asking our most elite institutions to serve more students and to consider the following questions.
