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Can We Stop Asking:  What Are Your Kid’s College Plans?

Can We Stop Asking: What Are Your Kid’s College Plans?

Apr 16, 2018 | Admissions, Article, Transitioning

Early this year, a wonderful article appeared in the New York Times authored by Elisabeth Egan, the books editor at Glamour and the author of the novel “A Window Opens” and this wonderful essay Stop Asking About My Kids College Plans. She shares the experience...
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...
The Twelve Days of Christmas for Current College Parents

The Twelve Days of Christmas for Current College Parents

Dec 16, 2017 | Article, Parenting

For current college parents, the twelve days of Christmas don’t end with a partridge and a pear tree. In fact, the year-end holidays don’t seem to end at all. Increasingly, colleges and universities are scheduling longer and longer periods of time between...
2017-18 – College Parents Handbook for Student Success

2017-18 – College Parents Handbook for Student Success

Jul 20, 2017 | About Us, Parenting, Resources, Student Success

We are delighted to publish the 2017-18 College Parent Handbook for Student Success. This publication marks the 20th-anniversary milestone of the founding of our organization.  Since our founding, more than one million families have been served by our membership...
The Twelve Days of Christmas for Current College Parents

The Twelve Days of Christmas for Current College Parents

Dec 22, 2016 | Article, Parenting

For current college parents, the twelve days of Christmas don’t end with a partridge and a pear tree. In fact, the year-end holidays don’t seem to end at all. Increasingly, colleges and universities are scheduling longer and longer periods of time between...
Insights & Tips for Considering A Gap Year

Insights & Tips for Considering A Gap Year

Oct 24, 2016 | Article, Preparing, Resources, Transitioning

We often discuss the types of productive conversations parents can have with their children.  We spend enormous time and energy discussing where students should attend college and the importance of “fit” for students and their families. College Parents of...

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