College Admissions Strategies » Parenting

You’re not the one off to college, parents

Lee Bierer — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:47:09 +0000

Super-involved helicopter parents that hover over their high school students during the college admissions process may have good intentions but frequently do more harm than good. If you want a good chuckle about parents over-stepping their boundaries, check out www.collegeconfidential.com, a great Continue Reading...

How parents can help in admissions process

Lee Bierer — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:50:19 +0000

Many parents feel as if they’re walking a tightrope as they navigate their way through the college admissions process with their children. How do you empower your kids to take on this new and exciting project and still make sure everything gets done? The college admissions process is chock full Continue Reading...

When college kids come home for the summer

Lee Bierer — Tue, 31 May 2011 14:42:40 +0000

They’re baaaaack. The college kids have returned home for the summer, and for some families it is not an easy adjustment. Let’s look at both sides of the equation here: College students: They have spent the last nine months in an unsupervised environment; making their own decisions, Continue Reading...

Students home for the holidays…oy vey!

Lee Bierer — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 03:29:46 +0000

Soon, they’ll be ba-a-ck, and this time it won’t just be for a long weekend like Thanksgiving. Are you hoping for harmony, but realistically anticipating discord and maybe even a few fireworks? How can you pre-empt any disagreements with your college student and make this a memorable Continue Reading...

Parents need to limit calls, stop e-hovering

Lee Bierer — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 04:37:37 +0000

Are you a wired parent? Have you failed to cut the electronic umbilical cord tied between you and your college student? How connected should you be? These are all interesting questions. While we can laugh at the exaggerated references to “helicopter parents” who continue to provide wake-up Continue Reading...