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Majors, minors, and making decisions

Choosing a major may be easy for your student or it may be agonizing, but it is a very personal decision. As a parent, you can be an important sounding board to help your student make a thoughtful and informed decision.

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Admissions

How to de-stress the college application process

If students invest time and effort in creating a list of eight to ten schools that they have researched well and would like to attend, and that list is balanced for both affordability and selectivity, they will go to college.

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Reality, fit and substance — How to create the ultimate college list

By Robin Noble My high school junior’s college search is going in a maze of directions as she …

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Health & Safety

How to talk about drinking and drugs

They’re on their own, but they are still listening and they do want to live up to our expectations for them.

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Articles

Marking the empty nest milestone

In the frenzy of preparation, don’t forget to take a day, an evening, or an hour to spend special time with your freshman. It doesn’t have to be fancy, or carefully scripted.

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Conversations with parents about study abroad

Donna took time out to speak with me about her daughter Alex’s junior year in London, and two other parents who have recently “been there, done that” share their thoughts about what can make study abroad so transformative.

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What to consider when your college student wants to study abroad

by Diane Schwemm Is your college student considering a semester abroad? What might this experience be like, for …

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Your student’s new life on campus — A guide for parents to the first six weeks

By understanding what your student is experiencing during these early weeks, you’ll be better positioned to provide appropriate support and express your confidence that your student will rise to meet the challenges of freshman year.

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How to help your student handle roommate problems

Counsel your student to be specific when discussing roommate conflicts. Breaking the problem down into smaller, more manageable parts can help. The crux of the issue could be something as simple as a personal habit or scheduling issue — easily resolved with some flexibility and direct communication.

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Articles

When your student experiences a change of heart

By Lucy Ewing At first, it sounded like homesickness. Then there was clearly some “grass is always greener” stuff …

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