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Starting college can be challenging, and setbacks are inevitable. How can parents support their students in overcoming failures and turning them into opportunities for growth? This blog post provides valuable advice and strategies.

The Five A’s of Facing Failure in College and Beyond Starting college is a huge transition even for the most hardworking, well-prepared student. Inevitably during the college years you will face pitfalls, challenges, and failures. If you’re wondering what these setbacks might look like, ask a recent college graduate. That’s right! Ask someone who ...

October is College Application Month!
Don't miss out on free college application events and financial aid workshops happening this month. Get help applying, learn about financial aid options, and save money on application fees.

October is College Application Month! This month and next, high schools across the U.S. are sponsoring free College Application Week (or Month) events where students and families can get help with the application process. The goal is to increase the number of students applying to college. With the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal

College Success for Students with ADHD

Struggling with ADHD in college? Don't worry, you're not alone! Discover practical strategies to overcome challenges, stay organized, and achieve academic success.

College Success for Students With ADHD At the end of his junior year in high school, my son was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder. At last, a decade of frustration made sense. The erratic grades. The misplaced homework. All the lost jackets and lunch bags. His “refusal” to use a planner. The exasperation with his pre-calculus

Advice for New College Students: A Recent Grad's Perspective
College is more than just academics! Learn what one recent grad has to say about finding your passion, making friends, and exploring your community.

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How to Thrive in Your Dorm: Tips from a College Student
Living in a residence hall can be a great experience, but it also comes with challenges. How can you balance your social life, prioritize your studies, and stay healthy? In this Q&A, a current student shares their tips for having a successful year in the dorm.

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Sending your kid off to college? Understand the ups and downs of their first semester. From homesickness to academic challenges, we've got you covered.

The Rhythm of the First Semester NOW WHAT?! After all of the applications, tours, decisions, packing, unloading, and last- minute (if not outdated) parental advice, your students are on their own. As someone who sent four kids to college and served as a campus administrator over several decades, I’ve found there is a c

Don't panic about the FAFSA delay! It could actually be a chance to save thousands on college costs. 💰

Learn how to strategically plan your finances and maximize your financial aid eligibility. 💡

New FAFSA Delay Presents an Opportunity ... for Some Families To Reduce College Costs Despite previous assurances that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as FAFSA, would be released on Oct. 1, the U.S. Department of Education announced in August that most families will not be able to submit their FAFSA unt

Thinking about sending your kid off to college? This heartwarming story about two sisters navigating NYC life together might just ease your mind. Learn how their bond helped them thrive in the big apple. 🍎 "

Sisters in the Big City When she moved from her hometown of Boulder, Colorado to New York City to start college a year ago, Bridget wasn’t quite as nervous as she might have been because her older sister was already living in New York. The story of their special sisterhood is a reminder of the importance of staying close...

The minute you say, “Maybe you should exercise more often,” you’ve lost their ears.
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College Decision Day isn’t always easy
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Students are pros at Freecycling
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Have you heard of a micro-internship?
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Things to consider when picking the right college for your child
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Graduation is around the corner, preparation is key to a stress-free day
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Now is the time to think about summer plans for your high school age and college student.
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Spring break can be a rite of passage but can parents can help make it safer?
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Helping your student do well off-campus isn't always easy
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If you are the parent of a college applicant, particularly one who applied Early Action or Early Decision, some powerful language will soon head your way.
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What do you do as a parent when your college grad asks for financial assistance for grad school?
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There are 100 million job applications on LinkedIn every month, and three people are hired every minute through LinkedIn. Your college student should think about creating an account.
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♥️ Happy Valentine’s Day ♥️

Before you say that you hate Valentine's Day and that it's a made-up Hallmark holiday, I have a few things to tell you.

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What you need to know so your college student can take care of themselves and get support when they need it.

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Thanks for the reminder Guilty Chocoholic Mama - Elizabeth Spencer 🧠!

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