Student Success
Checking on Degree Progress
By now, your student may have registered for classes for the following term. And I’m…
College Transition
Preparing For That First Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is my favorite secular holiday. It’s the one time I remember making the time…
How Colleges Work
What Academic Advising Is Supposed To Mean
When I worked at a university in New Jersey we tried to improve our student…
Paying for College
Yes, You Can Apply For Financial Aid
It is time to apply for financial aid at American colleges and universities, and one…
College Transition
Parent and Family Weekend: Do You Go?
Ah, fall. The time when colleges and universities invite the parents and family members of…
How Colleges Work
The Syllabus
We all know about contracts, right? We sign them for car loans, insurance policies, applying…
How Colleges Work
The College ID Card
Call it a badge of courage, rite of passage or simply a cool thing to…
College Transition
What to Pack and What to Keep Home
If you’re like most parents of new college students, you’re dreading loading up the car…
How Colleges Work
Work on Communication Before School Starts
It’s not a surprise that communication with new college students tends to drop off after…
Choosing a College
What College Rankings Show and What They Don’t Show
Many parents and students have read or purchased a copy of U. S. News and…