Writing "The College Essay" can be very stressful for many students applying to college. It might feel overwhelming if you lack...

In Part I of this blog series, I told you my orientation story and what NOT to do at your college orientation. Now we turn our focus to 8...

As summer starts, New Student Orientation season at colleges across the country is in full swing. Just about every first-year college...

You've worked hard all year and are ready for summer break. I don't blame you. You're right; you should certainly plan time to rest and...

Lily appeared in front of my office door, beaming with the joy and pride of a college freshman who hadn’t started classes yet. A dance...

1998 - A Dorm Room Somewhere in Arkansas As I approached the hallway of my dorm room for the first time, I heard a loud whirring noise. I...

A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post about finding a high-quality internship that went over like gangbusters. So we're back at it,...

As I speak with parents and students, I often hear the question, “If my college offers its own programs for students … why do I need to...

It's mid-April, and that means college students are in the home stretch with anywhere from 2-6 weeks left of the academic year. March...

Is being involved in extracurricular activities a must during college? Yes! Despite the "extra" in the name, extracurriculars are so...

We are making our way through The Six Key College Experiences that Predict Future Success. So far, we have discussed: Taking a course...

Next in our series on the six key college experiences for future success is working on a meaningful project across semesters. Students...

On our adventure through six key college experiences that predict future success, we have covered two: how to find amazing professors and...

One of the key college experiences that research shows has an outsized positive impact on future success is having a professor who cares...

"He brings everything to life." "I only took this class because I had to, but it turned out to be my favorite." "She really cares about...

As I mentioned in my last blog post, six types of college experiences have an outsized positive impact on future success in life: Taking...

About this time of year, most college students return to the nest. You've missed them. You've wanted to have their attention for...

ALL college students seek a job at some point, and many also seek an internship during college. While there are many important facets of...

It's no secret that college students struggle with significant mental health challenges. With the immense pressure to do well in classes,...

It's Thanksgiving break and that means one thing...final exams are just around the corner! Most students will have about one to two weeks...