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Book Review: Letting Go: A Parents’ Guide to Understanding the College Years

April 10, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
In this review, we’ll look at one of the seminal titles in college parenting: Letting Go: A Parents’ Guide to Understanding the College Years by Karen Levin Coburn and Madge Lawrence Treeger. This book is a comprehensive, thoughtful, and practical guide for...

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Yes, You’re a College Parent, but What Exactly Does That Mean?

April 7, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
As your student begins his college career, you know that he will be forming a new identity in his new role. But what about your role as a college parent? How will your identity change? It’s worth considering how many changes may be in store for you, as...

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Yes, You’re a College Parent, But Who Is This College Student?

April 5, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
As a new college parent, you know that you have a relatively long, and sometimes puzzling journey ahead of you. It may be hard to know where to begin. But let’s begin in a general way by thinking about who this college student is, and what your role in this...

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Will Your College Student Graduate On Time?

April 3, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central

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Why Doesn’t My College Student Want To Attend Orientation?

March 28, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Most colleges conduct some kind of orientation for incoming students. The orientation session may happen during the summer, or just prior to the beginning of classes. Orientation is valuable and helpful for incoming students.

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My College Student Received His Financial Aid Package, But What Exactly is Federal Work Study?

March 17, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Your child has been accepted to the college of his choice. Congratulations! You’ve received that all-important financial aid package and you’re all thinking about how to make it work. A portion of this financial aid package is labeled Federal Work Study....

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

March 16, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
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....

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College Waitlist: Should Your Child Just Wait?

March 14, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
The college application process is a stressful time for both students and their parents: college visits, narrowing down the choices, SAT or ACT exams, applications, essays, recommendations, and then – finally – your child finds that she has been put on the waiting list for...

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Waiting for the College Acceptance Letter: How Parents Can Help

March 13, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central

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Why Your College Student Might Want to Become a Peer Tutor

March 10, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Tutoring can make the difference of academic success for many students. Having a tutor can mean that a student has a stronger grasp of the course material and may receive a better grade. Most of us understand why a student may want to get a tutor.

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