Why Orientation? Given the rise of college education, more and more parents expect colleges to help them and their young adults navigate through the triumphs and pitfalls of the high school to college transition. The good news is, colleges have responded to your needs...
Rejection can feel like the end of the world, but it usually provides an opportunity for reflection and resilience. No parent likes to deal with their kid’s rejection. It hurts, it bites, it stings. In some cases, your student and you have invested countless...
Imposter syndrome can drive students away from asking for help. Imagine the inner monologue of a new student who has landed on the college campus of their dreams: Are they thinking about how lucky they are to have found the right fit and are eager to learn, stretch,...
Sorry to be so blunt, but whether you are preparing for your son’s or daughter’s senior year in high school or senior year in college, I feel the need to cut through all the noise and the stress you may be feeling right now to share a few words of wisdom....
How you do anything is how you do everything.–Martha Beck I have been thinking a lot this summer about habits. This is partly because I have had a hard time getting movitated to do anything and my work and personal habits have suffered a bit....