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  • Getting to Know Your College Student in a New Way
    July 7, 2013 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
    If you are the parent of a college student, you may wonder at times whether your student is still an adolescent or whether he is an adult.  Your opinion may change from day to day.  You are not alone.  Your student may be entering a phase of life now labeled...
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  • Is Summer School a Good Idea for Your College Student?
    June 24, 2013 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
    College students often spend their summer working hard at a summer job, but they enjoy having a summer free from classes, textbooks, papers, and tests.  Some students, however, may want to sign up for summer classes.  There are some things for your student to...
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  • Why Your Student May Want to Stay on Campus for the Summer
    June 1, 2013 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
    There are varying reasons why some students choose to stay at school over one summer – or several summers.  Although it may be hard for you to understand why he doesn’t want to come home, you may need to think about his reasons so that you will be able to understand...
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  • When Your College Student Is a Long Way From Home
    April 28, 2013 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
    Parents want to support their college student. The problem for some parents, however, is that they simply can’t get to campus to provide that support. College may be a long way from home.
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  • Important Chance to Visit Potential Colleges One More Time
    April 16, 2013 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
    Your student has been accepted to college!  Now he must make that final decision of which school he will attend.  One good opportunity to evaluate colleges one last time is Admitted Student Day.  This day is often held in the spring between the time that...
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  • What is a "SAP" Policy?
    April 9, 2013 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
    SAP is a term that pertains to financial aid eligibility, and recent discussions of the policy are a result of new federal regulations incorporated into the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, which require students to be making Satisfactory Academic Progress in order...
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  • Did Your Student Receive Midterm Grades?
    March 30, 2013 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
    Once midterm exams are over, many students will receive their midterm grades.  At some institutions students will receive grades, if they receive them at all, individually from instructors.  At other institutions, there may be something more formal.  Students...
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  • When Your College Student Is Having Trouble
    March 16, 2013 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
    If your student is having trouble at college, you may be at a loss for what to say to help him.  Knowing what to say to your student will depend on who your student is, what your relationship with your student is, and why he is in this situation.  You may be angry...
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  • Parents - Be Cautious About Spring Break
    March 5, 2013 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
    Spring break is just around the corner and college students everywhere are preparing for a change of pace.  Although some students may use this time for rest and a chance to catch up with friends, and other students may be using the time to work to supplement their...
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  • Your Student’s Weekend Plans
    February 28, 2013 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
    Getting home to visit family, catch up on sleep, get a few home-cooked meals, and even get some laundry done is not a bad thing.  Occasionally, it may be just what your student needs. You’re anxious to see your student and find out how things are going. If your student...
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