Countless students spend tons of time constructing elaborate schedules, making “to do” lists, and recording assignments in planners. While all of these practices are a necessary part of meeting semester goals, these good habits don’t always lead to success. Why? ...
This is the time of year that students are learning about their scholarship fate. After seeking out these opportunities, putting together an application complete with stellar recommendation letters, the only thing left to do, it seems, is to celebrate when the...
Each semester, I spend some time in my classes calculating the costs of college with my students. I am always surprised by their amazement when we get to the grand total of a four-year degree. Most of them have not really given the costs of college–in their...
Last week, we discussed the six key areas of adjustment for new college students. This week, we’d like to focus on the cultural adjustment for first-years. Adjusting to the new “culture” of college likely began for your student last fall. Right off the bat, they...
Many parents spend lots of money and time getting their high school student ready to go to college, and most of that time is preparing for admission and perhaps even earning a top scholarship. Little, if any time, is devoted to preparing for the transition...