The Pros and Cons of Colleges’ Parent Facebook Groups

By |2024-01-03T22:19:15+00:00January, 3, 2024|College Life, Transitioning to College|

Almost as soon as a student commits to attending a specific college, their parents will receive information about that university’s parent Facebook group. While the groups can provide valuable information on what to pack in addition to XL twin sheets and how much spending money a student needs per month, [...]

Parents: Empower Your College Student to Use Campus Resources and Services

By |2023-07-06T17:28:10+00:00July, 5, 2023|College Life, College Preparation, Transitioning to College|

Guest blog post by Beth Howland, College Student Success Coach As a parent, you probably are aware that a world of possibilities awaits your college-bound child. While it’s understandable that parents emphasize the importance of students embracing and making the most of opportunities, it’s equally important for students to understand [...]

The Case for Women’s Colleges

By |2020-11-15T17:14:38+00:00November, 5, 2020|College Fit, College Life, College Research|

Guest blog post by Charlotte Hamilton “Have you ever thought about applying to a women’s college?” My high school counselor asked me this during a meeting about my college search, over twenty years ago. In fact, I had never once thought of applying to a women’s college. Going as far [...]

What Will College Really Look Like This Fall?

By |2020-08-24T15:52:22+00:00July, 13, 2020|College and COVID-19, College Life|

In preparing for the fall, colleges have been presenting a wide variety of scenarios.  Since late April, the Chronicle of Higher Education has been tracking the fall plans of nearly 1,125 colleges.  As of July 13, 57% of those colleges are planning to have students on campus and offer classes [...]

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