Jun 18, 2016 | Admissions, Article, Campus Safety, Checklists
While your child may be eager to visit colleges to check out the dorms, the study and athletic facilities, the food and the social atmosphere, what shouldn’t be overlooked is the level of security provided on campus. Most high school students would not rate this...
May 29, 2016 | Article, Preparing, Transitioning
If you are like many families, May and June bring a critical time period when students select their housing preferences. Student move-in begins in early August at some colleges (and is rapidly approaching elsewhere). Many more students are moving into apartments or...
Jan 23, 2016 | Article, Campus Safety, Research & Advocacy
College Parents have a natural interest in the campus safety and security of their students. The Clery Act is a great example of how the expectations of parents can transform public policy and provide greater transparency for students and their families. The law is...
May 10, 2013 | Article, Preparing, Research & Advocacy, Transitioning
Safety on and near college campuses is and should be a major concern for parents. When sending a child away from home, the want to ensure a safe environment is a logical emotion for a parent to have. There are certainly statistical reasons to be concerned. These US...
Aug 5, 2010 | Article, Preparing, Transitioning
College orientations vary in style and substance from college to college, but most have an overriding goal in mind: to prepare your student for success.That is something to keep in mind throughout the college years. Colleges and universities really want your student...
