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Fidelity’s Cost-Conscious College Graduates Study

The findings from Fidelity Investments' study of recent college gradiates was just released. The study covered graduates of the classes of 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Why it Matters what Students and Parents Think of Colleges

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A new infographic from the website BrainTrack came out recently. It demonstrates that what students and parents think of colleges can be valuable information with multiple applications.

Sallie Mae Releases 2013 "How America Saves for College"

Think Before You Intern [Infographic]

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.

Why College Is Worth the Investment

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.

Infographic - How Parents Feel About Their Children's Transition to College

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.

The First Year is a Big Deal

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.