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Balancing Act?

Stephanie Carter | March 24, 2017

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...

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5 “Adulting” Skills Your Student Needs Before College

Amy Baldwin | January 3, 2018

“I know I should go talk to him,” a student said a few weeks ago when she asked my advice about emailing a professor because she was having difficulty in his class. “But I am so tired of ‘adulting’ this week. I have had to be an adult...

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Your College Freshman (Most Likely, Very Probably) Is Okay: What Parents Need to Know

Amy Baldwin | October 30, 2017

At my institution, fall break is over and mid-term grades have been submitted. My students should have a good idea if they are doing okay or not. That is why I asked them in their latest journal to tell me what is going on, more specifically, how have they changed in...

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Quick Tips for Top Grades on Exams

Amy Baldwin | March 30, 2017

Few things strike fear in the hearts of students more than “And don’t forget that you have a final exam.” Well, maybe “Sorry, but there is no wifi,” may be a scarier statement for most students, but we faculty know that students look upon...

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4 Ways to Reduce Your Tax Bill

Stephanie Carter | March 20, 2017

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....

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Stop the March Madness: Helping Your Student Find a Tutor and Finish Strong!

Amy Baldwin | March 1, 2018

March is usually the time when students start staring out the window, either thinking about what they could be doing in the warmer weather or they are making plans for the upcoming break. In short, other things more pleasurable seem to capture students’...