Financial Aid

2 years ago

When your student receives their admissions letter to college (Yay!) they’ll also hear about their merit award. This is part…

When They Earn Bad Grades in College

2 years ago

Parents of new college students often worry about their student’s grades, specifically, if they might earn bad grades in college.…

Are SAT and ACT Prep Classes Worth It?

2 years ago

Students who are applying to college, are faced with taking either the SAT or ACT. Many also worry about getting…

What Do Colleges Want to See in an Essay?

2 years ago

As a former Dean of Enrollment Management, I see the admission essay as a chance to get to know a…

Graduate Teaching Assistants in the Classroom

2 years ago

Many students are and surprised to learn that for some of their courses, they may be taught by graduate teaching…

Prepare to Let Go

2 years ago

It’s time! They’re going off to college, and now you’re faced with a dilemma: how to help them with their…

What’s This College Really Like?

2 years ago

You and your student have read all the printed materials on the website, you’ve visited campus, and they’ve applied and…

Academic Advising And Spring Orientation

2 years ago

June is the time for spring orientation at colleges and universities. That’s when incoming students visit their new campuses, take…

Is My Student’s High School Rigorous Enough?

3 years ago

Parents hear it from the media and guidance counselors all the time: make sure your student takes rigorous courses in…

Where Should My Student Go To College?

3 years ago

This is the time! Your student has been admitted to one or more colleges for the following year! This is…