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…
How Colleges Work
Why is She Taking So Many Courses That Aren’t in Her Major?
Nine times out of ten, parents, especially those who didn’t have the chance to attend…
Choosing a College
It’s All About the Fit, or, Small Colleges for Some Large University for Others
“Truer words were never spoken,” is a line from a very old comic strip entitled…
College Transition
The (Your) Transition to College
Congratulations! Your son or daughter (or other family member) is now heading to college! I…
College Transition
No, They Don’t have to Drink
College students sometimes drink alcohol even though they are underage. A shock, I know. And…
College Transition
Your Son or Daughter as Player Coach
There was a phenomenon back in the 1960s of player coaches in the NBA. It…
Using Campus Resources
The Smooth Referral
One of the most important skills parents of college students need to learn is making…
Choosing a College
Shotgun Versus Rifle Approach to Admissions
There are lots of times when I will be speaking with a student who tells…
How Colleges Work
Cancelled or Rescheduled Classes
Sooner or later, all students are faced with a class that gets cancelled or rescheduled…