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Why Your Kid Should Consider Studying Abroad for Awhile
Did you know that only 1% of US students study abroad each year? But with all the personal and professional benefits that come along with the experience, you can’t help… Read More
How to Avoid College Dorm Room Damage Fees
Congrats! Your kid is moving out of their college dorm room or on-campus apartment. Part of my role as a Resident Adviser involved having to go to each of my… Read More
All About College Internships
An internship can be a great way for your son or daughter to learn more about the field they wish to work in. It’ll help them figure out what they… Read More
Don’t Be Fooled: Examining Scholarship Scams
With the crazy cost of college, it’s easy to understand why parents and students so desperately seek out college scholarships. Any kind of financial assistance will help ease the thought… Read More
Ways to Help Your Kid Deal with College Rejection
Some dreams don’t come true. And that’s ok according to a recent article by TIME.com—The Upside of College Rejection: Your Safety School Might Be the Smarter Choice. Do you have… Read More
Best Friends May Not Make the Best College Roommates: Tips from a Former RA on choosing roomies for next year
Congrats! Your child has almost made it through living with a stranger for 9 months. Now is the time that they’re probably thinking about who to live with next year.… Read More
How to Help College Students in Managing Credit Card Debt
In a report released last April, Sallie Mae found that the average undergraduate had over $3,000 in credit card debt.1 That’s a big chunk of debt to be carrying around,… Read More
Send Your Kid a Birthday Surprise They’ll Love—or Laugh at
“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear [insert your college kid’s name], happy birthday to you!” Birthdays are great, right? But have you thought about what… Read More
Making the Final College Choice
by Jeannie Borin, M.Ed. from College Connections The waiting is almost over for high school seniors as college admission notices get sent out within the next few weeks. Making an informed… Read More
Quick Guide to Government Grants
Understanding the many ways to get financial aid for college can make anyone’s head spin. It’s too complicated of a topic to tackle in one article, but we thought we’d… Read More

