Student Success
Should My Student Take Summer Classes?
As your student continues to track their progress toward their degree, they may find themselves…
College Transition
Give Your Student a Graduation in 2020
There are times, such as Spring 2020, when traditional commencement ceremonies won’t be held at…
Using Campus Resources
Connecting Your Student to the World of Work
One of the goals of college attendance is to help your student find a good…
How Colleges Work
All About Midterm Grades
Midterm is literally the middle of an academic term. Student often refer to “midterms” as…
Using Campus Resources
The Best Academic Advising Appointment
I have a number of pet peeves. One of them is about how students approach…
Choosing a College
Early Decision and Early Action
It’s that time of year when many students are scrambling to complete their early decision…
How Colleges Work
Live to Fight Another Day
I‘ve written before about having students withdraw from courses if they aren’t doing well. Making…
College Transition
Roommates
For many new students, college is the first time they’ve shared a room with someone…
College Transition
Spring Orientation
Many college and universities offer a form of orientation that takes place in late June.…
How Colleges Work
Repeating Courses: When to Get Back on That Horse
Most students will take a course or two in college that really kicks their butts.…