This year, new college students face a daunting challenge: starting a new chapter of their lives during an ongoing pandemic and their college plans very different than they'd envisioned. While some colleges are holding entirely in-person classes, others have opted for a fully-remote or hybrid model in the interest of limiting exposure to COVID-19. Interested to hear what current college students ...
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Teen Talk: Navigating Holiday Conversations
Amy Rice November 19, 2019
college admission,
college applications,
college planning,
college list,
college search,
Amy Rice,
college decision,
First Year Student
Depending on where you are in the college process, the holidays are either the most wonderful - or the most dreadful - time of the year. Maybe you’re an early decision student, visibly full of relief that all your applications are submitted, but internally still anxiously awaiting decisions from all of your schools. Maybe you heard back just before Thanksgiving that you didn’t get into your top ...
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Our College Reading List: 5 Book Recommendations for Parents and Teens
Amy Rice August 01, 2019
college planning,
college search,
parent tips,
First Year Student,
Freshman Year
August is here! Time for the big send-off! Parents and students: you are all probably feeling excited for what the next 4 years will hold, and anxious about getting everything done and ready for the big day. Hopefully you are feeling well prepared and confident in where you’ll be headed! However, if you’re looking for some last minute reassurance on if you've selected the right school, or that ...
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For those of you heading off to college in the fall: you’ve heeded so much advice in preparation for this moment. Studied for the SAT, earned good grades, participated in extracurricular activities…you’re ready for this, right? Not so fast. We have just a little bit more wisdom to share with you as you make your most significant life transition to date. Read on, and don’t worry. There won’t be a ...
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