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The Smartest Way to Use Your Summer (Without Giving Up Your Fun) May 13, 2025

Summer can either set you up—or set you back.

📣 Parents, if your student had a tough semester or is juggling a packed fall schedule, summer is a golden opportunity to reset.
🎓 Students, if you're try...

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20 Questions Every Student Should Ask Before Their Final Exam May 06, 2025

Final exams are hard enough. Guessing the details shouldn’t be part of the test.

Why this matters

Finals season is stressful—no surprise there. But what often surprises students (and parents) is why...

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How to Have “The Talk” With Your Professor When You’ve Messed Up Your Semester Apr 29, 2025

Why this matters:

College is often the first time students are truly responsible for their own academic outcomes. That freedom can feel great… until it doesn’t. When a rough start to the semester lea...

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The One Question Every College Student Should Ask Their Advisor (But Most Don’t) Apr 22, 2025

Every extra semester in college costs more than just money—it costs time, confidence, and momentum. Most families invest in college with the hope that their student will graduate in four years and mov...

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The Hidden Gold Mine Students Aren’t Using: Their Textbook Apr 15, 2025

College students are busier than ever—juggling classes, jobs, social lives, and everything in between. But when grades start slipping and stress starts climbing, many overlook one of the most powerful...

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The Truth About Cheating in College (And How to Help Your Student Avoid It) Apr 08, 2025

Why this matters

Cheating in college might seem like a shortcut when stress is high and grades are slipping—but it’s a decision that can carry long-term consequences. As a college professor, I’ve see...

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When Spring Semester Feels Like Too Much: A Pep Talk for Students (and the Parents Who Love Them) Apr 01, 2025

The middle of the spring semester hits different. Students are juggling heavy workloads, long-term projects, and looming exams… just as the sun comes out and campus gets buzzy with distractions. It’s ...

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The 10-Minute Test Prep Habit That Can Save Your Student’s GPA (and Their Sanity) Mar 25, 2025

Most students wait until the last minute to study for exams, which leads to anxiety, all-nighters, and disappointing grades. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With just 10 minutes a day per class, y...

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Excuses, excuses, excuses - Attendance Epidemic Mar 18, 2025

It was 8:05 AM on a crisp Tuesday morning, and as I glanced at the seats in front of me, I noticed the familiar pattern: empty chairs, scattered students, and an attendance list half-filled with excus...

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Stop Studying Blind! The Hidden Study Guide Your Student is Ignoring Mar 11, 2025

Why Learning Objectives Are the Secret Weapon to Studying Smarter

Every semester, college students are handed a syllabus packed with details: deadlines, assignments, grading policies. But buried insi...

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What to Do When You Don’t Like Your Professor (or Class) Mar 04, 2025

Let’s be real—there are going to be classes and professors that just don’t click. And that’s okay. College isn’t about everything being perfect; it’s about learning how to adapt and succeed, even when...

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The Two Weeks Before Spring Break: Why They Matter More Than You Think Feb 25, 2025

Every semester has a rhythm. The first few weeks feel manageable. Then, out of nowhere, everything piles up. The two weeks before spring break are like a pressure cooker: exams, first big papers, and ...

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