College
College / High School
Spring Break: Leavin’ on a Jet Plane, Mom and Dad!
Spring break is often a student’s first opportunity to travel without supervision from a parent, teacher or coach. How liberating and exciting this can be! That said, it can also be stressful for parents, especially given stories in the media about the dangers of...
College / High School
Confessions of a Procrastinator: Secrets and Lies We Tell Ourselves
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? ...
College / High School
How to Lose a Scholarship in 10 Days
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...
College
Wow, There Are a Lot of Different People in the World!
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...
College / High School
From High School to College: 6 Key Areas of Adjustment for Students
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...Latest Posts
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