March Madness: College Admissions
March madness is upon us, serving up nail biting, gut-churning, adrenaline fueled anticipation. But I'm not talking about basketball. I'm...
Facebook Depression a Growing Problem for Students
There is a dark side to social media within which students are spending more and more time resulting in what is being called Facebook...
"Mom, I Want to Come Home!"
For many college freshmen, this past week was the beginning of a new adventure. Freshmen Welcome Weeks are in full swing and new students...
College is (not) a waste of time
Among today’s CNN headlines you’ll find the following: College is a waste of time, written by Dale J. Stephens, a 19-yr-old entrepreneur...
It's Who You Know.
"Network, network, network." If you are getting ready to graduate, looking for a job or trying to find an internship, you've probably...
How Tutoring May Be Harming Our Students
Yesterday, a parent of a high school student asked me if I thought her daughter should have a private tutor to help prepare for college....
Are you wise to cheatng?
During the holiday break I had a discussion with a student from a large university in Arizona. She shared with me how angry she was at a...