Before college drop-off day, make sure you’ve had an open and honest conversation about the following topics if you haven’t already. 1. The overall cost of college There’s no sense…
Along with the heights and delights of being a part of an educational community, there are also moments that bring obstacles. Sometimes those challenging days stand alone, and in other…
There’s a strange silence that follows the college drop-off. One moment you’re figuring out financial aid and twin XL sheets, the next you’re in a quiet kitchen wondering if they’re…
Your son is graduating high school, but he’s freaked out by the idea of jumping into college right away. In fact, he’s not even certain college is for him.
...but with some pre-planning, the long-term rewards of helping your child navigate through this pivotal year can outweigh any short-term stress along the way. Here are four tips to help…
This was the outcome I had been planning for. It took nearly two decades of saving up, and a relatively few short years of spending, but my sons are now…
It’s overwhelming, awkward, and much harder than anyone admits. That’s why high-level executives never go it alone when they step into a new role. They build a Transition Team—a small…
I have served in higher education for almost 20 years in various settings, from a small private school to a large state school. Through my diverse experiences in student affairs,…
Three college move-in day tips for parents with teens in their senior year of high school from college savings advocate, Patricia Roberts. Tips from someone who’s been there–done that. 4974234
...parents of soon-to-be college students could benefit from their own special kind of packing list to help navigate their child’s transition to college and the range of emotions involved. Here…
For parents of historically underserved communities, like Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), preparing a rising college student can be even more complicated. A recent surge in hate incidents against…
One day, you're excitedly dropping your child off at preschool for a few hours, and the next, you're on the hunt, with a heavy heart, for extra-long twin bed sheets…