Are you experiencing laziness, apathy, or a generally dismissive attitude?聽 Are you missing school or not bothering to hand in assignments?聽 Do Mondays seem extra awful? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it is very likely you...Read More
Yes, Thanksgiving is about food, family and football. But, it鈥檚 also the last big chunk of time you are likely to have to complete your college applications before December deadlines hit. If you still have applications left to do (or,...Read More
So, you鈥檝e done your best.聽 You chose your college wisely.聽 You prepared for the transition to college. You got out of your dorm room and tried to build a life that was fulfilling academically, socially and personally.聽 But, no matter...Read More
While you may be fully aware that the student you are sending off to college (a.k.a. your baby for the past 18-19 years) may not know how to do laundry, clean a toilet or make anything more complex than a...Read More
Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you realize that 鈥淒ream U鈥� is not so dreamy after all.聽 Maybe you have discovered that you really want to pursue a degree that is not offered at your current school.聽 Maybe the...Read More
I was recently touring a prominent university in the Mid-West when I noticed a young man leave his dorm with a huge basket full of dirty laundry.聽 A car pulled up and an elegantly dressed lady exited the driver-side door,...Read More
Your first semester at college can be a bit overwhelming.聽 You are trying to figure out where your classes are located, how to get your prescription filled and that concept your swore you understood in AP Calc now looks like...Read More
Sure, your last summer of high school is a time to have one last hurrah with your high school friends over late night bonfires and 鈥渁lmost adult鈥� parties.聽 While you are all excited about the future that awaits each of...Read More
There are many factors that determine whether a student will successfully transition to college or not.聽 The first thing to consider is what is important in selecting the 鈥渞ight fit鈥� school?聽 It鈥檚 easy to get swayed by elite brand names,...Read More
College is undoubtedly an academic experience (for most students).聽 While necessary, academic achievement, alone, is not sufficient to achieve college success. College is about helping a student develop as an entire person, not just the brain part of the person.聽...Read More
