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College Parents of America aims to enhance student success by providing parents with valuable guidance on how to effectively support their college-aged children.

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Spring Break College Tours: How to Help Your Junior Explore Without the Pressure — College Parents

1 month ago | collegeparents.org | Robert Wallace

If your junior has spring break in the next few weeks, we have some suggestions for you! Spring break is a GREAT time for juniors and their families to start exploring options through college tours. Before we get into our tips, let’s acknowledge how hard it is to figure out how to approach tours.
Spring Reminders for High School Seniors — College Parents

1 month ago | collegeparents.org | Robert Wallace

For high school seniors and their families, it’s a WEIRD time. Some students might have made their post-high school decisions several months ago, but most are dealing with a barrage of communication and fluctuating emotions. Whether a student is celebrating acceptances, dealing with a heartbreaking rejection, figuring out a deferral or waitlist situation, chances are that your senior feels overwhelmed. Many parents feel the same way.
Spring ACT / SAT Testing – Keeping Options Open — College Parents

1 month ago | collegeparents.org | Robert Wallace

Many school districts and high schools offer the ACT or SAT test in school in the spring and require that all juniors take it. This test won’t hurt your student, but it can help in several different ways. (Hint: don’t report the in-school test score to any colleges prior to taking it – students can always report the score later if they are satisfied with it.)Schools offer this test for several reasons. At some schools it satisfies the requirement for a state benchmark assessment test.
Navigating Uncertainty — College Parents

1 month ago | collegeparents.org | Robert Wallace

At the time of this posting (February of 2025) many students and families are in the middle of making college decisions, assessing finances and priorities and desires. These decisions are happening against the backdrop of Executive Orders and other directives that potentially impact higher education costs and programs. This is a rapidly evolving issue with many moving parts, so we are not able to provide updates and analysis.
5 Proven Strategies to Build Strong Relationships with Professors — College Parents

2 months ago | collegeparents.org | Robert Wallace

Did you know that 80% of students who build strong relationships with their professors report higher levels of academic satisfaction? Fostering meaningful connections with faculty isn't just about getting better grades; it's a gateway to countless opportunities that can shape your college experience and future career. 1. Make a Memorable First ImpressionStart strong by introducing yourself early in the semester.
Boost Your College Student’s Career Prospects with Top Online Certifications — College Parents

2 months ago | collegeparents.org | Robert Wallace

In today's competitive job market, a college degree alone may not be enough to stand out. Online certifications offer a powerful way for students to enhance their skills and boost their employability. Let's explore some top options that can give your college student an edge. Why Online Certifications MatterAccording to a 2021 Pearson Global Learner Survey, 70% of respondents believe that online learning will become more popular even after the pandemic.
How to Track and Negotiate College Financial Aid Packages Effectively — College Parents

2 months ago | collegeparents.org | Robert Wallace

STEP TWO: Across the top of the tracker, your student will list the schools they have applied to. Even before decisions come in, students can populate some of the information, including the date they applied, the date of expected decision, and the Net Price Calculator estimate. As decisions arrive, students can start to fill in details. Most likely, information will come in waves.
Net Price Calculator Explained — College Parents

Jan 23, 2025 | collegeparents.org | Robert Wallace

As you and your student click around on university websites, you will find that every school has something called the Net Price Calculator - NPC for short. You can easily find them by googling <school name> + “net price calculator” and it should pop right up. The NPC is a very helpful and very important tool. Before we start to talk about NPCs, let’s loop back to the Cost of Attendance (COA) and talk about how the NPC differs from the published COA.
6th Semester Checklist: Key Steps for High School Juniors and Parents — College Parents

Jan 23, 2025 | collegeparents.org | Robert Wallace

Parents of juniors, this one is for you! We are dropping this in January, and high school juniors have just started their sixth semester of high school. This is an important semester, and we have some tips on how to encourage your students to make the most of it. Grades MatterMost students start applying to colleges pretty early in their senior years, and that means that this is the last full semester of grades that will be reported on those applications.
A Much Needed FAFSA and CSS Overview — College Parents

Jan 17, 2025 | collegeparents.org | Robert Wallace

If you have been around here for a bit, you know that we are all about normalizing talking about the cost of college. Financial aid (which means grant money for college that is distributed based on the financial needs of the student) is an important part of those conversations. Talking about financial aid involves SO MANY ACRONYMS! In this blog post we will provide a high level overview of two of the most important acronyms - FAFSA and CSS - and the programs and benefits behind those acronyms.