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, [...]
It has been nearly four years since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Since then, considerable research has been conducted on the pandemic's impact on students, both in terms of academic performance and mental health. In a previous blog post, we discussed how Covid resulted in learning loss and impeded students' development [...]
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 [...]
If you're a high school senior, May is a very busy month: you're preparing for the end of the school year both academically (taking AP, IB, and final exams) and socially (going to prom and graduation and participating in other rituals/traditions). Additionally, you've now decided which college you will attend. [...]
When I was a kid, I remember friends whose parents would pay them for every “A” on their report card. Others got special treats, like a trip to get ice cream or see a movie. The U.S., whose national report card came out last month, sadly isn’t eligible for any [...]
Learning Loss. Academic Skills. Soft Skills. Read or listen to any mainstream news source and you’re likely to hear these phrases bandied about. What does it all mean? When K-12 schools and colleges shut down in March of 2020, many parents, students and educators thought they were getting an extended [...]
Guest blog post by Lindsey Duthrie, Academic Advisor During my training as an Academic Advisor at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS), I learned about the university’s Gateway Program Seminar, or GPS 1010. This first-year seminar is required for all incoming UCCS students. As an advisor, my role was [...]
Guest blog post by Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP, ADHD Parent Coach and Teacher Consultant If you are concerned about your child’s ADHD and how they will perform in college, you are not alone. Whether your teen is about to start college or you are in the process of searching for the [...]
One of the most challenging aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic is the amount of uncertainty surrounding it, and for high school seniors, one of the greatest areas of uncertainty is what college will look like this fall. Although many colleges have announced that they intend to re-open their campuses in [...]
Clothes and belongings have been packed. Cars have been loaded up or suitcases have been checked. Bed Bath and Beyond items have been ordered for pickup in cities and towns across America. You know what this means: members of the high school class of 2019 have headed off to college. [...]
