New Year’s Resolutions

It’s almost time to declare our New Year’s Resolutions to our families and friends in the hopes that making our intention public will somehow enhance our possibility of success. Before the end of January, resolutions to lose weight, quit smoking, exercise more, swear less, etc, etc, etc, will all be forgotten. For a short time [...]

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Gift Giving: Mastering the Fine Art of Survival

The holidays are here again, it’s gift-giving and -getting time. Your mission is twofold: 1) to find suitable gifts to give, and 2) to let family and friends know just what you need to make you complete. This is a simple thing only for children under the age of 13. Until then, all that is [...]

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(Really) Plan Your Campus Visit

One of the best ways to determine if a college is right for you is to visit the campus and see how it feels. Reputation is important in choosing your school, but it is also important that the environment suits you. Only you can decide if a particular college is the best fit for you. [...]

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Virtual Classes: What Every Parent and Student Should Know

Education is actively participating in the explosion of web-based technology. Classes once taught in a traditional classroom are now available online at both high school and college levels. The new technology provides a variety of new options and issues, along with benefits and concerns. Web based classes can be a big boon to students, but [...]

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Notes on the GED (General Equivalency Diploma)

I’m an academic snob. It’s an occupational hazard in my world, but it started long ago. When I first moved to Florida most of the state universities were only two-year schools; they enrolled junior and senior students only. With only a year and a half of college credits, I was not eligible for admission to [...]

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Questions to Ask on a Campus Visit

Need some help generating questions for a campus visit? Here are some ideas to get you started.

Rankings
Internship opportunities
Research opportunities
Campus life
Student organizations
Study abroad programs
Honors program
What makes this college stand out?
Advising
Tutoring and help sessions
Transition programs for freshmen
Orientation program
Work-study options
Research opportunities

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Make the Most of Campus Visits

One of the best ways to determine if a college is right for you is to visit the campus and see how it feels. While a college’s reputation is important in making your decision, it is also very important that the environment suits you. Only you can decide if a particular college is the best [...]

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Advanced Placement Credit

This is the typical scenario:
A proud parent and her highly motivated student arrive on campus to discuss why this university should consider this student. “I’ve completed all my General Education requirements through AP classes,” beams the student. As an academic advisor, I stifle a groan.
Many students enter universities today with Advanced Placement (AP) credit. It’s [...]

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Dual Enrollment Credit:

Can Dual Enrollment Prevent Your Child from Being Admitted to a Florida University?
Dual enrollment programs allow advanced high school students to complete their first two years of college while still enrolled in high school. Typically, high school students who complete the credits for an Associate in Arts degree at Florida public community colleges should be [...]

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