If you’re new to the college admissions world, whether as a student, parent, or professional, sometimes the lingo alone might make you feel like you need access to a glossary.… Continue reading "College Admissions Talk: What Is Demonstrated Interest?"
As an admissions counselor, I fielded anonymous phone calls from parents asking if their student should disclose learning disabilities or differences on their application. That’s a fair question. Some parents… Continue reading "Should You Disclose Learning Disabilities on College Applications?"
As students pack up to head to college, a lot of them are not only leaving their parents and families behind, but trusted professionals like doctors and mental health therapists.… Continue reading "How Telemedicine Services Can Help the College Student"
My daughter and I just returned from her freshman college orientation. We had a great, informative, jam-packed day and a half. She attended sessions. I attended different sessions. We texted… Continue reading "Why I Didn’t Ask My College Student to Sign the FERPA Waiver"
Ok, we get it. Ramen is the stereotypical college student food. And we’re not saying it’s not good. It is… but in moderation. After a while, it might be saving… Continue reading "Easy Student Meals: 73 Dorm Room Recipes for New College Cooks"