As summer vacation wraps and the back-to-school frenzy begins, millions of families are focusing on a different kind of college prep. While the anxiety of standardized testing has passed, another variety of college-bound anxiety surfaces as parents and students shop, … Continue reading
This month, as university logo decals get slapped on the back windows of SUVs everywhere, many high school seniors and their parents will move into the “Phew We’re/They’re in College” Phase. It’s an invigorating feeling, but important not to slip … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Break gives families a tiny taste of togetherness, but it can be pretty misleading. Great food and “catch up” conversation, laundry services, and a quick turnaround back to campus makes for an easy transition. The long Winter Break? Well, … Continue reading
College-bound students should always drive the college search process, but there’s no stopping parents from mixing in. Some take a back seat, others the front, and a few grab the wheel and steer the entire process. Helpful or obnoxious, we’re … Continue reading
Are your parents stuck on demystifying the college search process? We have a solution for them! We recently chatted with clinical psychologist, humor writer and stand-up comic, Dr. Nancy Berk to discuss how students are approaching college today and how … Continue reading