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Feeling Lonely? Five Tips for College First-Years
While adjusting to your new life in college, reach out and join groups. [...] Continue Reading →
College Parents and Post Drop-Off Blues
In the past few weeks, eager college first-years and their parents packed boxes for shipping [...] Continue Reading →
How Not to Write an Admissions Essay: Pitfalls You Can (and Should) Avoid
Student writing a college admissions essay. There are many ways to write a [...] Continue Reading →
How to Access Accommodations in College
Remember to take advantage of the services and accommodations that you're offered, and don't [...] Continue Reading →
Navigating the College Search for Students with Celiac Disease and Food Allergies
As students research colleges, they should visit the dining services section of each website [...] Continue Reading →
Freshman Survival Guide by Bill McGarvey and Nora Bradbury-Haehl Book Review
The best guide for students and parents alike! The Freshman Survival Guide by [...] Continue Reading →
Making the College Decisions: High School Senior FAQs
Between now and May 1, high school seniors must decide among their many college acceptances. [...] Continue Reading →
After the Acceptance Letter: The Transition to College
Now that you have sorted through the acceptance letters, weighed the pros and cons of [...] Continue Reading →
5 Tips For Getting the Most Out of Admitted Student Events
Welcome to the driver’s seat! After months of waiting to learn where you would be [...] Continue Reading →
Great Advice From Recent College Freshmen
It’s summer and college freshmen who made it through their first year of college have [...] Continue Reading →
Student Voice: Major Choices
Four classes. A maximum of 18 credits. An endless amount of course permutations. I sat [...] Continue Reading →
