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All About College Internships
College internships 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
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
How to get Good Grades in College -Getting your College Kid Back on Track When Good Grades Go Bad
When my daughter Elizabeth was in high school, she earned good grades and was pretty much a straight A student. I’m not bragging, but she’s a smart kid—we even called… Read More
Study Tips for College Students: Midterm Madness
Did your kid breeze through high school and get straight A’s? If so, that’s great…but study techniques that worked then may not work in college. Lucky for me, they did.… Read More
Doesn’t Anyone Graduate from College in Four Years Anymore?
It took my son Matt five years to graduate from Kansas University, and he liked to call his fifth year at school his “victory lap.” Know what I called it?… Read More
Advantages of Renting College Textbook vs. Buying Them
Why Renting College Textbooks is Better Than Buying Them Book buyback day. More like, “Wish you’d buy back my books for what they’re worth day.” When your kid sells back… Read More
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
From Report Cards to Reporting Nothing: You and Your College Kid’s Grades
Once your child turns eighteen, or attends school beyond secondary school, you’ll no longer be privy to parent portals, report cards or attendance records. So you can’t count on checking… Read More
High School Juniors: Winter To Do List
by Jeannie Borin, M.Ed. from College Connections, LLC It’s best to start preparing for your kid’s college process early. There are so many things to consider and by planning properly, the… Read More
Your Kid’s Major Doesn’t Predict Success After College—Their Work Ethic Does
Your college kid has probably already declared their college major…and you either smiled or frowned upon their decision. You know this is their choice, but you don’t want them to… Read More
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