The more that college parents know and understand about the college experience, the less we worry and the better we will be able to help our students to succeed and thrive throughout their college career. However, there is an overwhelming amount of information out there on the web. We’d like to help you find some of the information that might be most interesting and useful to you as a college parent.
In News and Views we share recent college related news and sources we’ve found as we do our research. We hope that this feature will help to introduce you to new ideas and to help you keep up with some of the current issues that may affect your college student — and you.
We invite you to read some of the articles suggested below — and to let us know what you think of some of the ideas included here.
6 Smart Ways to Save on College Tours
Every little bit helps when you’re facing college tuition bills soon.
How Parents Ruin the College Application Process
Sometimes we just can’t help ourselves. Maybe we should try harder.
8 Simple Ways Parents Can Teach Kids to Get Organized
It may not be new information, but these are good reminders that we can work during the high school years to get our kids ready for college success.
Students Aren’t Coddled, They’re Defeated
This is an article written by a professor for professors, but it provides food for thought for parents as well. What message are we sending students about their education? How might we shift the dialogue?
5 Ways Parents Hurt Their Kids’ Chances for a Scholarship
Because almost all of us want/need financial aid, this is a good reminder to keep an open mind as you evaluate the costs of college.
Spring Break and Zika: Advice for College Students and Parents
Some new things to think about as spring break season approaches. If your student is traveling, precautions make sense.
3 Things Parents of High Schoolers Need to Know About ”Study Drugs”
Uncomfortable, but necessary information for parents of high school and college students.
