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Navigating the College Search: Build Your “College Compass”

For many families, the college search is stressful by nature. But what makes it even more challenging is that most begin the process without first understanding their student—the key player…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDSeptember 18, 2024

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The True Costs of College: Financial Aid 101

It is normal for this part of the equation to feel a bit stressful and overwhelming. I have counseled hundreds of students and families over the years to address questions:…

Laura Reisert Kalinkewicz, Ph.D.August 1, 2023

Parenting

A Parent-Use Packing List for College Drop-off Day

...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…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.July 29, 2023

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5 Pieces of Advice to Share with Your First-Generation College Student

College is an amazing opportunity to learn, grow, and make life-changing friends and memories. But since many parents of first-generation college students can’t speak from experience about thriving in college,…

ScholarShare 529July 25, 2023

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3 Steps to Manage Stress

When I meet with students for academic coaching, they often tell me about areas of life where they are attempting to achieve in new environments. Students experience stress because they’re…

Jennifer Tharp, Ph.D.January 2, 2023

Senior Student Student Life

If I Knew Then What I Know Now: 12 California College Students’ Advice to Their High School Selves

The future seems far away, and TikTok is distracting. Even the best advice will usually land better if it comes from a peer instead of a parent. So, I rounded…

Laura Reisert Kalinkewicz, Ph.D.December 2, 2022

Academic Success

3 Tips to Give Your Student During Finals Week

The stress of needing to perform compounds with the truncated sequence of multiple exams. Yet when I speak with students experiencing stress as an academic coach, they often see stress…

Jennifer Tharp, Ph.D.May 8, 2022

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Navigating the College Search: Build Your “College Compass”

The True Costs of College: Financial Aid 101

A Parent-Use Packing List for College Drop-off Day

5 Pieces of Advice to Share with Your First-Generation College Student

3 Steps to Manage Stress

If I Knew Then What I Know Now: 12 California College Students’ Advice to Their High School Selves

3 Tips to Give Your Student During Finals Week

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Navigating the College Search: Build Your “College Compass”

The True Costs of College: Financial Aid 101

A Parent-Use Packing List for College Drop-off Day

5 Pieces of Advice to Share with Your First-Generation College Student

3 Steps to Manage Stress

If I Knew Then What I Know Now: 12 California College Students’ Advice to Their High School Selves

3 Tips to Give Your Student During Finals Week

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Safeguarding your own information: Account owner security checklist

Protect your account

Protect your computers, cell phone and other mobile devices

Keep your information secure

Practice safe web browsing

Create a strong password

Stay informed on the latest fraud threats

About Identity Theft

Identity theft prevention & protecting your personal information

Safeguarding your information and online transactions strong technologies and technical controls

Username and password requirements

Image verification during login

Security Questions

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