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5 Ways to Finish the Semester Strong
Tweet Share on Facebook November 29, 2011 Comment (1)The few weeks between Thanksgiving and winter break can make or break a student's semester grades. And for college freshmen, this period may be the first time students experience final exams or projects, when it's already easy to get distracted with the holidays right around the corner.
JULIE:
There isn't much of a role for parents to play in their student's final exams, but you may want to take the time to show you are thinking of him or her.
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6 Steps Toward Prepping for the SAT, ACT
Tweet Share on Facebook November 22, 2011 Comment (2)Standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT aren't the only measures for getting into college, but they are important ones. In addition, they can play a big role in earning scholarships. Here are some things to consider when dealing with standardized tests:
JULIE:
When I was in high school, we took the ACT exactly once, and there was no preparation of any kind.
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10 Tips for Choosing the Right Major
Tweet Share on Facebook November 15, 2011 CommentThere's a shop in Lindsey's college town of Lawrence, Kan., that sells T-shirts with all the different schools of the university printed on them, including the School of Business, the School of Pharmacy, the School of Journalism, the School of Engineering, and more.
There's also a T-shirt with the word "UNDECIDED" printed across the front in all caps.
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5 Ways to Adjust to Winter Break
Tweet Share on Facebook November 8, 2011 Comment (1)When college students go home—especially for the first time—there can be some adjustments to be made. Here are some common issues you may encounter, along with tips on how to successfully navigate them.
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6 Campus Tour To-Do's for Students and Parents
Tweet Share on Facebook November 1, 2011 CommentCampus tours can be one of the most exciting parts of the college search process. But while you're taking in the sights, you also want the experience to help you with the decision process once you get back home.
JULIE: Visiting schools with Lindsey was just as exciting for her dad and me as it was for her. It was fun to see her in new settings and imagine what her experience might be like there. Still, there were some things we learned from experience about how to be the best partner for a child on a campus tour.
