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 in the comments below.
Sometimes it’s hard to know how to support teens growing up in an unpredictable world.
Teens Are Losing Their Minds Over College Rejections – We Need to Give Them Some Perspective
It might not feel true when you’re a senior in high school, but you absolutely are so much more than the school you go to.
College Financial Aid: The Art of the Appeal
Once your student receives their financial aid package, the work may not be done. Know how to make an appropriate appeal.
Here are the Smartphone Apps Every Parent Should Keep an Eye On
Not all apps are created equal, and some come with more risks than others.
What Happens to Financial Aid If You Take a Gap Year?
Here’s what students and families need to understand about need-based aid, merit scholarships, and what happens if plans change.
Your Guide to Navigating College Fairs: How to Prepare, Engage, and Follow Up
How to make that next college fair feel a little less overwhelming.
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