How Colleges Work
Should Your Student Become a Resident Assistant?
One of the first people your student will meet in college is likely to be…
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…
College Transition
Prepare to Let Go
It’s time! They’re going off to college, and now you’re faced with a dilemma: how…
How Colleges Work
Should My Student Study Abroad?
This is the time of the year when students apply to leave their county and…
Student Success
How to Recover From a Bad Semester
Bad grades happen, sometimes even to really smart students. And while not everyone fails out,…
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…
Student Success
Should My Student Take Summer Classes?
As your student continues to track their progress toward their degree, they may find themselves…
Student Success
Keeping Stress in Check
The provost (chief academic officer) of my college sent out an email to students at…
Student Success
Bouncing Back After a Tough Academic Term
Difficult semester or quarters in college aren’t unusual, and that’s increased with COVID-19. And college…
College Transition
Student Involvement is Important
One of the pitfalls for students is how to balance their schedules in college. Many…