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6 Questions to Ask at Freshman Orientation
Tweet Share on Facebook May 29, 2012 CommentThis summer, college students all across the country will be attending various orientations at the schools they'll be attending in the fall. Many eager parents will be attending those same orientations alongside their children.
Summer orientations provide a wealth of information, but you can get even more out of them if you arrive prepared with questions to ask the school professionals that you'll meet.
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Plan College Visits This Summer
Tweet Share on Facebook May 22, 2012 CommentDuring the school year, adding the college search process onto other schoolwork and activities can be overwhelming. It's easily pushed to the bottom of the to-do list in order to accommodate anything from a big test to a big game. Once summer vacation rolls around, however, most students find themselves with more free time on their hands. This can be a great time to squeeze in a few college visits.
JULIE:
Summer can be a great time to visit colleges, since more family time is usually available. And there are some other advantages—and a few drawbacks—to a summer campus visit:
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Learn How to Tweak College Résumés for Job Applications
Tweet Share on Facebook May 15, 2012 Comment (2)When applying for their first "real" jobs and internships, many students are unsure how their résumés and cover letters should look.
The tricky thing is that employers are very different from colleges or scholarship judges when it comes to what they look for in résumés. Here are some of the tried-and-true methods we've found to make sure your application gets a second look.
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5 Ways to Ensure a Smooth Move Into College
Tweet Share on Facebook May 8, 2012 Comment (1)Even though it's the season of caps and gowns, diplomas, and grad parties, it's not too early for a high schooler and his or her parents to start planning the move to college. The summer will fly by even more quickly than the last 18 years did. Here are some tips for getting started.
JULIE:
The process of packing for college can seem overwhelming—and for good reason. Your student is moving his or her entire life to a new location. And the chance is high that the new digs will have much less room than the old ones.
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How to Have a Frugal Summer During College
Tweet Share on Facebook May 1, 2012 Comment (1)Even college students who have mastered the art of money management during the school year often find that the summer brings new challenges. Here are some suggestions for keeping your finances under control during the carefree summer months.
JULIE:
Summer brings lots of transitions for college students and their parents, and money can certainly be a part of those. As a parent, there are things you will want to discuss with your college student regarding summer finances, including:
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5 Considerations for Renting at College
Tweet Share on Facebook April 24, 2012 CommentStudent housing comes in many forms, much of it university-provided. But renting a house or apartment while attending college comes with its own special considerations.
JULIE:
A couple of weeks ago Lindsey and I wrote about her decision to stay at college for the summer. That decision meant she would be renting a place to live for the first time since she left for college.
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5 Things High School Seniors Must Do Now to Prepare for College
Tweet Share on Facebook April 17, 2012 Comment (3)While high school seniors are currently consumed with completing final classwork, addressing graduation announcements, and attending once-in-a-lifetime social events, college will be soon upon them. Here are the things they can be sandwiching in between cap and gown fittings and senior prom in order to be ready when they switch gears from high school to college.
JULIE:
Parents often find it hard to get their distracted high school seniors to attend to college details, but here are a few things to keep on them about:
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4 Considerations for Spending the Summer at College
Tweet Share on Facebook April 10, 2012 CommentMost college-bound children and their parents prepare for the big transition: leaving for college. An adjustment that is less discussed and may be less prepared for, however, occurs when that same student decides to stay at college for the summer.
Whether that happens in the first year or much farther down the line, the change comes with its own set of challenges.
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Ask 4 Questions About College Resources
Tweet Share on Facebook April 3, 2012 CommentMost college selection advice suggests asking a lot of questions—but sometimes it's hard to know what questions to ask. Here are some suggestions for questions to pose to the recruitment and admissions officers about college resources:
JULIE:
1. How will you help my child adjust to college? College is a time for students to transition from living at home to being out on their own. Especially in the early years, the school itself can and should play a part in helping students adjust to that change.
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6 Questions to Ask When Making a Final College Decision
Tweet Share on Facebook March 27, 2012 Comment (3)As one of the rites of spring, high school seniors everywhere are in the process of making a college decision. As the May 1 deadline draws ever closer, a different approach may be necessary to make the final decision.
[Find out how to make a college decision as a family.]
Asking these six questions may help you to choose a college:
