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Sending Your Student to College - Seeing the Bright Side

September 10, 2013 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
As you drop your student off for college, and then return to your empty nest, you may be thinking mostly about how much you’ll miss him. You may be worrying about how quiet the house will seem without him. Yes, you will miss your student. And, although you...

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New Year’s Resolutions for High School Parents – and Their College Bound Students

December 27, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central

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Are There Secrets to College Success?

December 6, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
If there were absolute, no fail secrets to college success that worked for every student, every student would know them and follow them and be successful. The reality is that there are no sure-fire secrets that work for every student. Each student is an...

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College Family Weekend Provides Multiple Opportunities for College Parents

September 23, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
You’ve probably already visited your child’s college several times. You may have had one or more admission visits, an orientation visit, and then you dropped him off at the beginning of the school year. However, each time you visited, both you and your student...

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What is a College Summer Bridge Program?

September 17, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Perhaps your soon-to-be college student has been invited to participate in a Summer Bridge Program at his college, or perhaps he is even being required to attend before he begins the regular semester in the fall. Bridge programs may have varying names, but the purpose...

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Understanding Your College Student’s Class Schedule

September 7, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
College is different from high school in many ways. Both students and parents expect there to be differences, but they may be unsure of exactly what those differences are.

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Using Senior Year to Prepare Your Student for College Success

August 21, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
As college parents, or potential college parents, we want our students to have a successful college career. During the senior year of high school we may already be visualizing that next commencement ceremony. Having the dream and the vision for our...

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How Parents Can Help Make College Move-In Day A Success

July 27, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
After all of the months, and years, of preparing, it’s finally here! As college move-in day approaches, parents recognize the reality of having their student actually head off to college. Somehow, you know your student will eventually get packed,...

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Important Dates for New College Parents

July 25, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Congratulations! Your high school student has been accepted to college and is soon to be a new college student. You’re relieved, excited, and anxious all at the same time. Chances are you were involved in helping your student through the admissions process...

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Helping Your College Student Living at Home: What Are the Issues?

July 22, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Parents of students living at home face a unique set of issues. In this article, we look at some of the reasons that students may choose to live at home, and some of the issues that might arise.

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