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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
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
FAN-tastic Facts About March Madness
Why is your college kid smothered in face paint, donning a big blue wig and jumping around like a crazy person? It must be March Madness, baby! Facts About… 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
Help Hone Your College Kid’s Job Interview Skills
If your son or daughter is about to graduate (or is already a college grad), they’ve probably had their fair share of job interview tips. But knowing them and effectively executing… 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
Make Gift Giving Easier: Gifts.com Gurus to the Rescue!
Not sure what to get your college kid for the holidays? Use gifts.com/finder and take the pressure out of picking the perfect present. Just answer a few questions about your… 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
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