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Written by Ada Praun-Petrovic, graduate of the Harker School Class of 2023 and a member of Dartmouth class of 2027. Published by College Kickstart Many students care deeply about the environment and sustainability and want to incorporate their passion about the Earth into their college experience....

Bryant University: An Ideal Destination for Business Majors! Step onto the picturesque campus of Bryant University, nestled in the heart of Rhode Island, and you'll discover a vibrant academic community tailored to the aspirations of business-minded individuals. As a small Division 1 institution,...

By James Lehman, MSW Is your child’s answer to everything, “I don’t care” or “It doesn’t matter?” Parents often think that if they can find a new way to encourage their child, he or she will magically start achieving more. I don’t think it’s like that at all. I think the problem is that these kids...

This article was written by The Centered Student Planner These days, colleges and social media do a lot to assure that compatible freshmen can find each other when it comes time to pick a roommate.  While it's certainly less anxiety producing than random assignments, it is still a stressful...

You may have heard some complaints already … from “the dining hall food is the worst” to even “I am just so tired of takeout.” These easy, affordable recipes are healthy, but not boring, and many don’t even need a fully-equipped kitchen. And maybe you will get to sample some of your student’s...

by David Onesta Like teaching a child to ride a bike, sending your student off to college requires a delicate balance of knowing when to hold on and when to let go. Dr. David Onestak, director of the James Madison University Counseling Center shares advice heard often from “veteran” parents on how...

by Vicki Nelson for College Parent Central A new year.  A new semester.  For some transfer students or spring starts students, a new college.  January marks a season of beginnings for many of us — especially for college students.  Some students are anxious about this new beginning because their...

Published by the University of Washington Dyscalculia is a mathematics-related disability resulting from neurological dysfunction. Students who are diagnosed with Dyscalculia have average to above-average intellectual functioning and a significant discrepancy between their math skills and their...

by Nicole Schwarz for the Big Life Journal As parents, we want our teens to feel confident about who they are. We cross our fingers that the encouragement and support we’ve given them up to this point has been enough to build strong self-esteem. The reality is the teenage years are full of change....

by Pamela Reynolds When it comes to deciding who they will admit into their programs, colleges consider many criteria, including high school grades, extracurricular activities, and ACT and SAT scores. But in recent years, more colleges are no longer considering test scores. Instead, many...