How Colleges Work

What Does it Mean to be Pre-Med, or Pre-Anything?

Congrats! Your student is heading to college as a pre-med student. Hooray! But what does it really mean to be…

1 year ago

Make the Most of Summer

Parents often ask me how their students can become more competitive for college admissions. My answer? They should make the…

1 year ago

Degree Audits

One way to help your student stay on track to graduate on time is by monitoring their degree audit. And…

2 years ago

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

Financial Aid

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

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

Are SAT and ACT Prep Classes Worth It?

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

2 years ago

What Do Colleges Want to See in an Essay?

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

2 years ago