College Parent Central

Ten Wise Decisions Your College Student Can Make to Improve His GPA

Vicki — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:04:08 +0000

If your college student is struggling academically, she (and you) may be wondering how to improve her situation. You are probably encouraging her to do everything that she can to do better. Most students who are in difficulty – perhaps even on academic warning or academic probation – want to do better, but many do [...]

Should My College Student Consider Retaking a Course?

Vicki — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:57:53 +0000

If your college student has failed a course, or has done poorly in a course, he may have a question about whether or not he should retake the course. This is an individual decision and will depend on your student’s circumstances as well as his institution’s policies. Some schools may not allow a student to [...]

College Acceptance – or Rejection – Letters: Ten Ways Parents Can Help Students Cope

Vicki — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:07:16 +0000

The wait is over. The envelope may be fat, or thin, or the news may have come via e-mail. However it has arrived, your high school student has received word from his chosen colleges about whether he has been accepted, waitlisted, or rejected. It is a defining moment for most students. This may also be a [...]

Roundup of Helpful Posts for March

Vicki — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:38:15 +0000

March truly marks a turning point in the college year. Not only is it the time for midterm exams and for the legendary spring break, it is also the point at which the end of the school year seems almost within reach. Students know they are coming into the “home stretch” of their academic year. [...]

Book Review: I’ll Miss You Too

Vicki — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:57:02 +0000

From time to time, we like to review some of the books available for parents of college students. There is a wealth of literature available to help parents cope with the transition to college and the changes that occur throughout the college years. We’ve offered some lists of recommended reading, and there is something for [...]

Parents Can Help High School – and College – Students Deal with Disappointment

Vicki — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:35:08 +0000

The Olympic Games are a marvel. Once every few years we are able to watch the best in the world doing what they do. They put everything on the line, give everything that they have – and they do it publicly. When they succeed, there is nothing like the thrill of that moment. When they [...]

Your Role as a College Parent: Information to Get You Started

Vicki — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:49:45 +0000

If the college acceptance letters have just begun to come in, congratulations! You are now officially a college parent. You are excited for your student, and possibly a bit overwhelmed for yourself. You’re not sure what you should be thinking about, or doing, or how to help your student prepare for the next phase. Here at [...]

Making Sense of Your Student’s College Financial Aid Package

Vicki — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:29:21 +0000

High school seniors wait anxiously for that all important college acceptance letter. Parents of those high school seniors wait just as anxiously for that all important financial aid letter. Everyone agrees that college is expensive these days, and most of us need financial help to be able to afford it. The financial aid letter which [...]

Parents and College Admissions: What to Ask During Your Campus Visit

Vicki — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:28:04 +0000

This is the second of two posts about parent participation in admissions visits to colleges. The college visit is an important part of the college admissions process, but parents may not be sure how best to participate in and maximize that visit. Our first post suggested some things parents should think about as they prepare [...]

Parents and College Admissions: How To Make the Most of Your Campus Visit

Vicki — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:02:31 +0000

This is the first of two posts about parent participation in admissions visits to colleges. The college visit is an important part of the college admissions process, but parents may not be sure how best to participate in and maximize that visit. This first post suggests some things parents should think about as they prepare [...]