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Spotlight on the California University System

CSU boasts many accolades related to quality and value and, while each of the 23 campuses is unique and compelling in its own way, they all share a common focus…

Bright Horizons College CoachJune 20, 2025

Using Your 529

Inviting Loved Ones to Join You on Your College Savings Journey

As the year winds down, parents of high schoolers may feel excitement for the future mixed with financial worry about whether they’ve yet saved enough for college or started too…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.December 7, 2025

Parenting

Sleigh College Stress: Merry and Meaningful Winter Break Conversations

While these conversations can feel pressure-packed, the holiday break offers parents a golden opportunity to connect with their students about their college journey—if approached carefully and creatively. This season, let’s sleigh…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDDecember 1, 2025

Student Life

Making the Most of the College Experience (Without Stressing Out)

There are numerous opportunities for involvement inside and outside the classroom. These opportunities can prepare your student for life after college and also provide an outlet to have a holistic…

Jason Castles, Ed.D.November 25, 2025

Junior Student Parenting

SMART Goals: Small Steps That Stick

It’s a helpful framework, but when it comes to studying for something big — like the SAT — it often feels too big. Students make ambitious promises (“Raise my score…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDNovember 23, 2025

Academic Success

Talking About AI Use in College

While various AI supports have been around for a while, you probably became more aware of AI options when ChatGPT emerged at the end of 2022. As a college professor,…

Jason Castles, Ed.D.November 10, 2025

College Admissions

Practicing Discretion During the College Application Journey

As a parent, you’ve undoubtedly watched your child work hard for years -- balancing school, activities, family, and social life, and whatever else has come their way. Now, the time…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.November 6, 2025

Affording College Senior Student

When the Aid Offer Comes Up Short: Hacks to Close the Gap

Although college is one of the most important investments you can make, you need to be honest about what options work within your budget. Here are a few tips that…

Laura Reisert Kalinkewicz, Ph.D.November 1, 2025

Academic Success

Your Student’s First College Job: Learning to Work with Professors

Some hand out syllabi that read like employee manuals. Others give little direction and expect students to figure things out on their own. For new college students, this mix can…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDOctober 31, 2025

Parenting

Fear of Failure—and How to Fix It

Psychologist Dr. Carol Dweck’s research on the “fixed mindset” shows that when students believe their intelligence or ability is unchangeable, failure becomes a verdict instead of feedback. That belief, often…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDOctober 31, 2025

Affording College Senior Student Using Your 529

Applying for Financial Aid

As you are researching where they will apply, you will likely notice the cost differences across all degree-granting institutions. Tuition and fees, books, educational materials (e.g., laptop), technology fees, and…

Oscar Espinoza-Parra, Ph.D.October 29, 2025

Parenting Videos

How Much To Share About Your College Decisions

Wisdom about what and when to share info about your college decisions from college savings advocate, Patricia Roberts. Tips from someone who’s been there–done that. 4974234

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.October 28, 2025

Parenting

Preparing for Your First-Year Student’s Return Home

What’s sometimes overlooked in the preparation process is that the child you dropped off just a few months prior may be returning home transformed in one way or another with…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.October 25, 2025

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