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....
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’...
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...
Here I am waiting on the mail for my high school student’s report card. Because the school he attends puts the responsibility on him to keep up with his grades (no parent portal to check these things), I truly have no idea what the mail carrier will bring. Is it...
I have been good, really I have. I text my college freshman every few days and I only see her briefly when I get to attend one of her local soccer games. I thought I was doing great not hovering until she told me that I was texting too much. Really? Three texts a week...
I’ve worked in university writing centers for almost 20 years, and each fall, a few weeks into the semester, we see a huge spike in appointments. This is mostly due to first-year students panicking about writing their first “college” papers. Many are stressed out that...