Episode 23- Things you gotta teach them now
30 things you gotta teach your college student before you drop them off on campus.
Episode 22- Gap Year or Growth Year
Gap Year, Yes or No
Reasons for a gap year.
The good things about a growth year.
The things to 'worry' about a gap year.
Episode 21- Dorm Room Do's and Don'ts
Episode 21-Dorm rooms Do’s and Don’ts
- Homework
- What to buy now and take with you
- What to buy there or ship
- What not to buy
Episode 20- Academic and Emotional Support
Your kiddo wants to return to campus. Your stance on the pandemic….social distancing, masks, vaccines…..is important but I want to share some things you can help your student investigate and get prepared now….before they need it or to have it ready to go when they arrive.
https://www.facebook.com/NotYourCollegeLife
https://www.instagram.com/notyourcollegelife
Episode 19- Advising Deep Dive
Sharing how to help your student really take advantage of their advising appointment.
Episode 18-Virtual Orientation
COVID-19 is not the reason for virtual orientations this summer.
Many colleges and universities have offered a virtual experience for the families that can’t make the trip for one or two days due to cost, work, or their student’s extra curricular activities. How do you and your student make the most of your virtual experience.
Episode 17- How to Host Graduation at Home
How to host a graduation celebration at home....coronastyle.
Episode 16- End of term, Now what?
This is COVID-19 so the normal advice I’d give is not applicable. So here is a COVID-19 edition.
Let’s talk grades, what do they mean, how to access your GPA status and 3 things to do now.
Episode 15- The CARE Act for students
CARE act for students
https://ticas.org/affordability-2/whats-in-the-cares-act-higher-education-student-debt/
approx. $14.25 billion) is directed to higher education institutions
Of the approximately $14 billion dedicated to colleges and universities: Ninety percent (approx. $13 billion) will go directly to institutions of higher education.
Institutions must use at least half of the funds they receive (for a total of approx. $6.975 billion across all institutions) to provide emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus. These expenses include costs such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care.
https://ticas.org/affordability-2/statement-on-the-cares-act/
“The bill specifically helps federal student loan borrowers by pausing monthly loan payments through September 30 without interest accruing; each of the months of paused payments counts toward forgiveness...
Episode 14- How Dual Credit is Used
In this episode I'm sharing three steps to figure out how your student's dual credit is going to be used in their selected degree program.
Transferology- https://www.transferology.com
If you prefer the visual aspect, here is the link to the You tube video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq5soGSDtNw
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