How Colleges Work
When They Earn Bad Grades in College
Parents of new college students often worry about their student’s grades, specifically, if they might…
How Colleges Work
Are SAT and ACT Prep Classes Worth It?
Students who are applying to college, are faced with taking either the SAT or ACT.…
How Colleges Work
What Do Colleges Want to See in an Essay?
As a former Dean of Enrollment Management, I see the admission essay as a chance…
College Transition
Graduate Teaching Assistants in the Classroom
Many students are and surprised to learn that for some of their courses, they may…
College Transition
Academic Advising And Spring Orientation
June is the time for spring orientation at colleges and universities. That’s when incoming students…
Choosing a College
Where Should My Student Go To College?
This is the time! Your student has been admitted to one or more colleges for…
How Colleges Work
Should My Student Study Abroad?
This is the time of the year when students apply to leave their county and…
College Transition
When to Call the College About My Student
Parents of college students often struggle with a thorny question: when to call the college…
How Colleges Work
Why Student Involvement on Campus Matters
By now, you’ve probably heard about your student participating in a club or organization on…
College Transition
Preparing for Your Transition
We often talk about students preparing to go to college, but who asks the same…