Work on Communication Before School Starts

7 years ago

It’s not a surprise that communication with new college students tends to drop off after you drop them off. After…

What College Rankings Show and What They Don’t Show

7 years ago

Many parents and students have read or purchased a copy of U. S. News and World Report Issue Best Colleges.…

Why is She Taking So Many Courses That Aren’t in Her Major?

7 years ago

Nine times out of ten, parents, especially those who didn’t have the chance to attend college look at their daughter’s…

It’s All About the Fit, or, Small Colleges for Some Large University for Others

7 years ago

“Truer words were never spoken,” is a line from a very old comic strip entitled “Pogo.” It may seem really…

The (Your) Transition to College

7 years ago

Congratulations! Your son or daughter (or other family member) is now heading to college! I wish you well as you…

No, They Don’t have to Drink

7 years ago

College students sometimes drink alcohol even though they are underage. A shock, I know. And there are lots of ways…

Your Son or Daughter as Player Coach

7 years ago

There was a phenomenon back in the 1960s of player coaches in the NBA.  It doesn’t matter where they were,…

The Smooth Referral

7 years ago

One of the most important skills parents of college students need to learn is making what I call the “smooth…

Shotgun Versus Rifle Approach to Admissions

7 years ago

There are lots of times when I will be speaking with a student who tells me “I applied to 15…

Cancelled or Rescheduled Classes

7 years ago

Sooner or later, all students are faced with a class that gets cancelled or rescheduled so they can’t take it…