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College Parent Orientation: A Key Beginning

July 5, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central

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Five Conversations Parents and College Students Should Have Before the First Year of College

June 22, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
The summer before your student heads of to college is an exciting, busy, and stressful time for everyone. There’s lots to do to prepare – forms to complete, finances to consider, orientations to attend, shopping to do. Your student may be working and is also...

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Eight Decisions You and Your College Student Should Make Before College Begins

June 13, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
The summer before your student heads to college is a busy time. There may be an orientation for your student, and for you. There are things to buy for the new dorm room. Your student may be contacting her roommate. There are doctor and dentist...

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How to Help Your College Student Prepare for Living with a Roommate

May 25, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
One of the exciting, and sometimes terrifying, aspects of the college experience is living with a roommate for the first time. Most soon-to-be college students are anxious about beginning their residence hall experience. Some students have thought carefully...

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The Problem with College Placement Exams

May 22, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Many, if not most, students headed to college will be required to take one or more placement exams at their school. For many students, this may come as a surprise. As a college parent, you can help your student anticipate, understand, and cope...

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Why Has My First-Year College Student Been Assigned Summer Reading?

May 4, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Your soon-to-be college student may have received her first homework assignment well before she showed up on campus. For many incoming freshman, their first assignment is a bit of summer reading.

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What is a College Orientation Leader?

April 30, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
College and university orientations for new students take many forms. Sometimes orientation may take place early in the summer and may be a day long or may involve an overnight. Orientation may take place just before the fall semester begins, with new students...

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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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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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