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Money, Money Money: Financial Adjustments in the First Year of College

The financial adjustment from high school to college is complicated and intimidating. In my family, as my older daughter completes her senior year of high school right now, that area of adjustment to college is already beginning. Here are some key areas of 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

Look Who’s Home For Summer: Shifting Rules and Responsibilities!

Your student is finishing up their first year of college! They made the successful transition from high school to college – a big step. And during this first year, your student had lots of freedom, gaining independence and taking on more responsibility from living on...

College

Balancing Act?

I was speaking to a friend of mine whose daughter Amanda is away at college for her freshman year. When she spoke to Amanda the other night, it sounded like academics had really taken a back seat and that her daughter’s life revolves around a variety of activities at...

High School / College

4 Ways to Reduce Your Tax Bill

Want just the straight facts on taxes and paying for your student’s education? Read what guest blogger Bob Sherman has to say about what to consider when filing your taxes....

College

“Will You Be My Friend?” Your First-Year Student Should Be So Bold To Ask!

Last night, my colleagues and I had a chance to talk with some parents of high school juniors and seniors about their concerns for their students’ college transition. One of the key areas they are most worried about is the social adjustment and their students’ ability...