College Transition

All About Writing Centers

Writing centers are an incredibly rich source of instruction and support for students. But like many on-campus resources, they are…

2 years ago

Making Spring Break Safe and Fun

In mid-March, thousands of college students leave their schools to take a break from their studies. During a traditional Spring…

2 years ago

Should Your Student Become a Resident Assistant?

One of the first people your student will meet in college is likely to be a resident assistant. And your…

2 years ago

When They Earn Bad Grades in College

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

2 years ago

Graduate Teaching Assistants in the Classroom

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

2 years ago

Prepare to Let Go

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

2 years ago

Academic Advising And Spring Orientation

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

2 years ago

When to Call the College About My Student

Parents of college students often struggle with a thorny question: when to call the college on their student’s behalf? The…

3 years ago

Preparing for Your Transition

We often talk about students preparing to go to college, but who asks the same of parents and family members?…

3 years ago

They’re Admitted! Now What?

It’s that time of year when students begin receiving acceptance letters from the colleges and universities they applied to. Congratulations…

4 years ago