Category Archives: Freshman Year

Move-in Day Etiquette and Tips

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

Politeness + planning = a positive experience for all. By Anne Vaccaro Brady The day you bring your freshman to college is an emotional one. There’s no hiding from that fact. Some parents will say it’s tumultuous and stressful, too. … Continue reading →

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Preparing Your Freshman for Life with a Roommate

Posted on July 28, 2016 by

The challenges of living with a stranger. By Anne Vaccaro Brady A friend emailed me the other day worried about the fact that her soon-to-be college freshman appears to have nothing in common with the girl who will be her … Continue reading →

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Help Your Student Graduate College in Four Years, Part 1

Posted on February 25, 2016 by

Making the right decisions in high school can pay off in college. By Anne Vaccaro Brady   Look closely at graduation rates on College Scorecard, the site set up by the U.S. Department of Education to help families compare colleges, … Continue reading →

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Your College Freshman is Coming Home for Spring Break Soon

Posted on February 11, 2016 by

Helping your teen and your family make the most of this time off.  By Anne Vaccaro Brady If your freshman is skipping the fun in the sun Spring Break and heading home instead, realize his expectations for these 9 or … Continue reading →

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A Parent’s Guide to College 101 & 102

Posted on August 18, 2015 by

Tips on easing the stress level in your house as your freshman transitions to campus. By Anne Vaccaro Brady As move-in day approaches for college freshmen, the tension builds at home as parents and teens scramble to figure out what … Continue reading →

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Paying a College Tuition Bill

Posted on August 13, 2015 by

The details on e-bills, setting up a parent payee account and payment options. By Anne Vaccaro Brady Along with everything else that has changed about college over the last couple of decades, the tuition bill has evolved, too. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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Tips on Transporting Your Freshman to College

Posted on July 16, 2015 by

This is a trip like no other. By Anne Vaccaro Brady Whether traveling by road or air, you need a plan for how to transfer the important pieces of your teen’s life from home to college. Because a bunch of … Continue reading →

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