College
Many parents are taken by surprise when they "suddenly" have a child in college. These resources can help you and your teen make this important transition smoothly and survive the college years successfully.
Afraid to Go to College
It is normal to experience anxiety over going to college. read more
Applying to College
Applying to College Help your teen whip those college applications into shape. Get tips on writing a great essay, interviewing at colleges, asking for recommendations, and much more. Find out how to avoid seven deadly application mistakes.These tips will help your kids write a winning college essay. read more
Applying to College Early Decision
To determine if your child has a strong chance for acceptance under the early-decision process, carefully study the profiles of students who are accepted. read more
Brother Leaving for College
Our expert advises a mother on how to help her four younger children deal with their oldest brother going off to college. read more
Can Prep School Provide Academic Motivation?
Before sending an unmotivated student off to an expensive private school, consider some alternatives. read more
Can't Get into College
It's difficult to deal with college rejections, especially when you see kids all around you jumping for joy after being accepted. read more
Choose the Right College: Get to Know Yourself
Choose the Right College: Get to Know YourselfThere are so many colleges out there that the prospect of finding the one that's your perfect match can seem overwhelming. You may already know something about certain schools through things you've heard from friends, family, and reading college brochures, but how are you supposed to know which ones might be worth investigating and which one will ultimately be a good choice for you? Think about it this way: You're trying to match two elements--yourself and a college. read more
Choose the Right College: Getting Organized
Choose the Right College: Getting OrganizedWhether you can't wait to start applying to college or are overwhelmed by the prospect of doing it, getting organized before you start is essential. If you know what you have to do and when, and if you have a system for organizing the hundreds of pieces of information that will be thrown at you, you'll be in control of this often unruly animal called the college application process. read more
Choosing a Degree Program in Counseling
When you have a choice of degree programs in your desired field, how should you decide which one to take? Here's some helpful advice. read more
Choosing Between Two Schools
When a student is torn between two similar schools, follow these tips to help her decide which one is better for her. read more
College Admission Advice for a New U.S. Resident
A foreign-born student with medical school ambitions gets advice on U.S. college admissions. read more
College Admission and Extracurricular Activities
College admissions decision-makers believe that an applicant's extracurricular activities give them insight into you as an individual. read more
College Advice: Make Friends with Five Key People
College Advice: Make Friends with Five Key People"Try not to confuse independence with isolation. Successfully independent individuals make choices based on information gained from consulting with others in their community. There are so many faculty and staff in the college whose job it is to help freshmen make the most of college don't neglect them." Dean of Freshmen, University of Rochester read more
College and LD Services
Do colleges provide any assistance to students with LD? read more
College Application Schedule
College Application Schedule9th Grade Meet with your guidance counselor. Get copies of the courses offered, the requirements for graduation, and an explanation of the grading system. Draft a four-year schedule of classes that meet the minimum requirements for college admission. Find out about the extracurricular activities you'd like to become involved in. Build a flexible schedule that will accomodate time for studying, extracurricular activities, working out, and relaxing. read more
College Essay Tips
College Essay TipsAdmissions officers look for personal information that sets a candidate apart; the essay is the place for applicants to let their personalities show. By late fall senior year, students should be thinking about what they want to say and writing first drafts. read more
College Fears: How to Help Your Teen
College Fears: How to Help Your Teen Applying to college can set off a lot of emotional alarms for your teen. The reality of growing up and probably going away to school is daunting to some; others worry about measuring up. Here are some specific concerns kids air over and over: read more
College for Adults
Our expert advises a 38-year-old who wants to go to college, but had a bad high-school experience. read more
College Life Quiz
Do you know the difference between the Big Ten and the Freshman Fifteen? read more
College Planning for Gifted Kids
College Planning for Gifted KidsDeciding on college starts with your own self-discovery. Once you can begin to answer questions about yourself -- your values, strengths, interests, and needs -- you're on the right road to matching who you are and what you want with what a college offers. Start with your grade, below.Seventh Grade read more
College Planning for Kids with ADD
Find tips for helping a teen with ADD plan for college. read more
College Questionnaire
Use this questionnaire when you and your teenager are searching for the right college. read more
College Recommendations
College RecommendationsBrought to you by the American School Counselor Association Most selective colleges ask their applicants to submit two recommendations from teachers. These can have an important bearing on your chances -? particularly if they are negative. Here are some guidelines that should help you secure better recommendations: read more
College Roomates
College RoomatesTake a Chance on Me Whatever your roommate situation might be, here are a few initial rules of engagement to keep in mind: read more
College Rooms
College RoomsI Have to Live Here?! Most college rooms are small, have cinder block walls, and look like jail cells not exactly what you saw in the brochure, right? You might be one of those people who could care less about the way your room looks. If you're not, then use your creativity to spruce it up and make it more like something you can call your home. read more
College Scholarships for Homeschoolers
Do you have information on scholarships for students who are homeschooled? read more
College Search: Researching Schools
College Search: Researching SchoolsThere are tons of resources you can use to find out more about colleges. Like any good researcher, you don't want to rely too heavily on any one source of information or you'll end up with a biased view. Make your search as broad as possible without overwhelming yourself. Also, as you begin your search, try to keep an open mind and free yourself from any prejudices or preconceived notions you may have about particular schools. read more
College Student in Love with Professor
No college instructor should ever engage a student in this blatant sexual and manipulative manner. read more
