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 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...
Oct 6, 2020 | Article, Cost of College, Financial Literacy, Paying for College, Research & Advocacy
Who wants more tax breaks? Everybody. Who deserves a greater tax break on the cost of college tuition? All current and future college parents and that means you, the members of College Parents of America. One of our greatest priorities in the coming months will be to...
May 17, 2019 | Article, College Tips, Cost of College, Financial Literacy, Living Independently, Paying for College, student loans
Balancing fun and finances is never easy, especially in college. During these memorable years, students should balance their education and social lives.So, what exactly is the best way to ensure you’re setting yourself up for a healthy financial future during and...
May 9, 2019 | Admissions, Article, Checklists, College Preparation, College Tips, Insurance, Preparing, Research & Advocacy, Resources, Student Health, Student Success, Transitioning
Have you just graduated from high school? Have you received an acceptance letter from a college or university? Have you already committed or are you considering committing to a school? We have a list of things you should get started on over the summer in order to be...
May 2, 2019 | Parenting, Research & Advocacy, Resources, Student Health, Student Success, Transitioning
How we can ask more specific questions to ensure that our young adults aren’t struggling in silence and be honest about what they’re experiencing in higher education. When asking “How are you?” to your young adult, have you ever wondered if there’s something more...
Apr 22, 2019 | Careers, College Degrees, College Preparation, College Tips, Research & Advocacy, Resources, Student Success
By Anna Fitzgibbon Are we doing it backward? It’s interesting- we expect our students to choose majors, professional pathways and career fields before they take a full inventory of what exists, what they love and how they could find their place within an existing...
