Early Decision and Early Action

5 years ago

It’s that time of year when many students are scrambling to complete their early decision or early action applications. If…

Live to Fight Another Day

5 years ago

I‘ve written before about having students withdraw from courses if they aren’t doing well. Making a strategic retreat from courses…

Homesickness

5 years ago

Many of us receive that teary phone call from a son or daughter asking to come home. That strong and…

Applying for Outside Scholarships

5 years ago

It’s always good to apply for aid from a variety of sources. College and university financial aid offices may provide…

What to Bring, and What Not to Bring to College

5 years ago

Back in the old days, packing for college didn’t involve renting a U-Haul to take your student to College. My…

Roommates

5 years ago

For many new students, college is the first time they’ve shared a room with someone they don’t know and it…

Spring Orientation

5 years ago

Many college and universities offer a form of orientation that takes place in late June. This program goes by a…

Repeating Courses: When to Get Back on That Horse

5 years ago

Most students will take a course or two in college that really kicks their butts. I don’t mean they fail…

Talking To College Faculty Members

6 years ago

A few years ago, one of my students came to my office concerned about her performance in Calculus I. This…

This College, That College: Which to Choose?

6 years ago

It’s time. Your student has received offers of admission from at least one, or perhaps many colleges and all could…