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College Parents Can Help Freshmen Understand the Differences Between High School and College

July 30, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central

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How College Parents Can Help Their College Student Avoid Sophomore Slump

July 28, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Once our college students complete that tumultuous first year of college, they face their sophomore year and the changes that it brings. As college parents, we can help our sophomore students by realizing that, for many students, the concept of sophomore slump really...

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How Parents Can Help College Students Understand General Education Requirements

July 21, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Most colleges require students to take a certain number of courses across the disciplines. These courses, known as General Education Requirements, or sometimes Liberal Arts Requirements, are the courses that students must take, in addition to the courses in their...

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Helping Your College Student Find Support On Campus

June 22, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
As a college parent, you want to support your college student in any way that you can. You talk on the phone (but hopefully not too often), you send mail (students love to find something in their mailbox), you send care packages, you listen when she shares joys or...

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College Professors Are People Too!

June 12, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
As a college parent, you may wonder about the people at college with whom your student spends much of her time. Who will her classmates be? Who will her friends be? Who will her roommates or suitemates be? Who will her coworkers be?

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Exploring a Field of Study: Talking to a Faculty Member and Others

June 11, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
One of the wonderful things that can happen for a student during college is to have the opportunity to explore a field of study. Your college student may know exactly what she wants to do, or she may still be undecided and want to explore options. Even if she...

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What FERPA Means for You and Your College Student

June 9, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (sometimes referred to as the Buckley Amendment) was designed to protect the privacy of educational records and to establish the rights of students to inspect and review their educational records. It also provided...

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What Is a College Articulation Agreement?

May 15, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
If your child is beginning college at a community college or other two year institution, you may hear college officials talk about having an Articulation Agreement with one or more four year institutions. An Articulation Agreement is an officially approved agreement...

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What Should My College Student Consider When Choosing a Schedule of Classes?

May 14, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
One very important task that each college student faces each semester is choosing his classes for the next semester. It is exciting for students to consider the wide array of classes from which they may choose, but also intimidating to consider the implications of...

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The College Catalog: Source of Information for Parents of College Students

May 12, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
The College Catalog or Course Catalog is an inclusive source of much of the important information that college students need for a successful college career. Each school’s catalog is different, but most contain the essential information for students. Some...

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