2012

  • Transition to College: How You Can Help Your High School Senior
    October 18, 2012

     

    by Alejandro Gutierrez

    Senior year of high school can be a difficult time; not only for students, but for their family, teachers, and peers as well. A world of decisions awaits – Am I going to college? If so, what kind of college? What will I study when I get there? What do I even want to do? What career am I aiming for? Can I afford this? What happens to the people who are left behind? Will I move out of the house and move far away, or commute from home and attend somewhere close by? What color of pillowcases should I purchase?

    And so on.

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  • Think Before You Intern [Infographic]
    October 16, 2012

    Should your child take an unpaid internship? Sometimes it's a difficult decision to make. Your student wants experience, but at what price does that come? This infographic from OnlineCollegeCourses.com brings to light some shocking facts about internships and can help you and your student make an informed choice.

    Internships Infographic

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  • Academic Year Checklist
    September 11, 2012

    Whether your student is a freshman or a senior, it is important to keep track of important dates throughout each semester. Keep your dates organized by downloading the College Parents of America Academic Year Calendar Checklist.

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  • Health and Medical Checklist
    September 11, 2012

    Although young people are generally healthy, accidents can happen. Help keep your student safe and healthy by keeping yourself and your student organized by downloading this is College Parents of America Health and Medical Information Checklist.

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  • Student Personal Property Checklist
    September 11, 2012

    If your student is anything like most college students, he has a lot of stuff. How much is your student's property worth? What if your student's things were to be lost, stolen or damage? Could you afford to replace them? By downloading the College Parents of America Student Personal Property Checklist, you and your student can take inventory and make an estimate that can help you determine whether your student's belongings need protection.

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  • Protecting Your Investment Checklist
    September 11, 2012

    College can be a huge investment. Is yours protected? With the College Parents of America Protecting Your Investment Checklist, you can assess your investment and determine your risk factor should your ability to pay be compromised. By downloading this checklist, you and your family can decide if tuition protection is suitable for you.

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  • Campus Security Checklist
    September 11, 2012

    While it's natural to worry about your student's safety when she is away at school, you can help her be prepared and knowledgeable by downloading the College Parents of America Campus Security Checklist and reviewing campus resources available to your student.

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  • Why College Is Worth the Investment
    September 9, 2012

    We fundamentally believe in the value of higher education to advance the quality of the lives of the students, families and communities where they eventually serve. 

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  • Infographic - How Parents Feel About Their Children's Transition to College
    September 1, 2012

    We have a continuing theme regarding the first year experience of college students that we are exploring. 

    Most families we speak with share with us the anxiety about this transition.   The reality is that families of new college students recognize that the transition to college is a BIG deal.   The transition is a major life event for both students and the family. 

    Our last post reported research by UCLA - that about 25% of freshmen students do not progress successfully to become sophomores. 

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  • The First Year is a Big Deal
    August 30, 2012

    Parents of new college students recognize that the transition to college is a BIG deal.   The transition is a major life event for both students and the family. 

    In fact, according to the research by UCLA - about 25% of freshmen students do not progress successfully to become sophomores.  Despite the efforts of so many people to select, enroll and pay for that freshmen year, many students do not overcome the obstacles they face in their new environment.  

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