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Freshman Year of College: Out of the Frying Pan, into the Fire

...  from high school, having been accepted to a dream college whose bumper sticker you are proud to wear on the rear window of your ...  do is make a few trips to Bed, Bath and Beyond, and your college freshman is all set... As a college consultant, I could simply be ...

The College Transition “Bible”

...  but he or she is not ready to think about becoming a college freshman yet. Parties, summer jobs, beach trips with friends, vacations ...  not to bring). Bed Bath & Beyond, JCPenney, Walmart, Target, and The Container Store also offer comprehensive, downloadable dorm ...

The Summer Between High School and College

...  to best spend this last summer at home before going off to college. Below are a few tips that I often share with my clients. 1. ...  graduate a break from "resume-building" activities. The college process has become so competitive in recent years. Your high school ...

The Critical Months for College Visits

...  -Tommy Shaw You read my post, Why Juniors Should Visit Colleges on Winter and Spring Break, knowing the importance of February and ...  are changing so fast that your college list is a moving target. Will you still have time to visit colleges before applying? The ...

Off to College: How to Choose Your Freshman Dorm–and Roommate

...  seniors send in the enrollment deposit for the chosen college, a packet will appear in the mail with information on freshman housing ...   Most information can also be accessed earlier on the college website, either publicly or through an "accepted student" portal. Your ...

College Dorm Checklist: A Sneak Peek!

...  still because time is moving forward." -Greg Lake. COLLEGE MOVE-IN is on the horizon. Where to start? As a college admissions ...  PBTeen, Bed Bath & Beyond, Macy's, Walmart, Target, Kohls, The Container Store, and DormSmart.com. For school logo gear, ...

College Applications and the Lost Arts of Reading & Writing

...  overlooked) ingredients for getting into one's dream college. I invite you to savor the wisdom and truth in these quotations; they ...  to resist the urge to chase after gimmicky shortcuts to college acceptance, rather than building the real foundation for educational ...

Admitted Students Day: A Different Kind of College Visit

...  probably already received responses from some prospective colleges. Certainly in a few weeks, all the returns will be in.  You will soon ...  on the table to help your teen make the decision of which college to attend. 1. Acceptance, Wait List, or Denial. This feedback is the ...

Not Just Getting into College: Parenting for Purpose

...  to find out what that one thing is." At Position U 4 College, I probe a student's interests and long term goals.  I am often struck ...  with remarkable talent. I once thought my role with college-bound teens was about the "HOW." As I have become more grizzled,  I ...

What Is Important to Colleges? Top Ten Factors

...  to prepare for higher education? What's important to colleges, anyway? The National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC) offers guidance on this crucial question. ...