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Here, we'll explore the importance of establishing a strong support network for college freshmen, discussing how to make friends, join clubs and organizations, and maintain a healthy balance between academics and social life. Additionally, we'll provide guidance for parents on how to be involved without being overbearing.Read now
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Time Management Tips for College Success: Strategies for Freshmen and Parental Support
Read nowThis post will offer valuable time management tips and techniques for college freshmen, as well as advice for parents on how to encourage and support their child's newfound independence and academic responsibilities.
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Navigating Financial Aid: A Guide for College Freshmen and Their Parents
Read nowIn this blog, we'll break down the financial aid process, from applying for grants, scholarships, and loans to understanding award letters and managing tuition payments, providing essential information for both students and parents.
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College Bound: A Comprehensive Packing Checklist for Freshmen and Parental Guidance
Read nowPreparing for college can be exciting and overwhelming, particularly when packing for move-in day. As college-bound freshmen and their parents navigate this new chapter, it's essential to have a thorough packing list and guidance on what to bring, what to...
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A Smooth Transition: Essential Tips for College Freshmen and Their Parents
Read nowThe transition to college marks a significant milestone in the lives of students and their parents. As college freshmen embark on this new and exciting journey, they must adapt to a world of increased academic demands, newfound independence, and unique...
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Would Summer Be a Good Time to Get Ahead on Your College Credits?
Looking at summer as your reprieve from being a full-time, hardworking college student? While you may have had a challenging semester of difficult classes, gaining perspective on what summer brings is important. A round of summer classes could help you advance in your college career.
If you're feeling ambitious but having trouble deciding what to do, look to this blog for some pros and cons to answer the question of whether summer is a good time to get ahead on your college credits.
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Taking a Break from College Courses for the Summer? Consider an internship or Summer Job!
Remember in middle and high school when summer meant free time and lots of sunshine? While summertime fun is still within your grasp as an adult, it can be balanced with either an internship or summer job to further your education and career goals. College courses may not be your first choice for something to do over the summer, but an internship or summer job could be the foot in the door you need toward the career you’re working towards.Read now -
Skip a Break This Summer and Sign Up for College Classes Instead!
Did the title of this article really say to skip your summer break from college?
Yep!
When you’re feeling ambitious and want to further your education and future career prospects, it’s a good idea to get a jumpstart in any way that you can. Over the summer, signing up for extra college courses could help you skip ahead in your goals. Need a little convincing? Read on for a short list of why it may be a good idea to forgo a summer of nada for a summer of college credits.
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Does Summer Volunteer Work Look Good on Your College Transcript?
Volunteering for the summer is a great way to help around your community while also giving yourself a leg up for your academic future. Volunteer work of all kinds looks awesome on a college transcript because, depending on the work involved, it makes you look engaged, focused, involved, and compassionate. It shows that you can put in effort for others while working hard to give something back to your surroundings, which college admissions will love, and future employers will find to be admirable qualities.
It’s never too early to plan for your college education. Which means that, even if you’re too young to work a full-time job, you can still use volunteering as a competitive edge toward your college application. Most volunteer opportunities accept volunteers as young as 14, so get out there and get involved for the sake of your community as well as for the future of your education.