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07 December

When Does A College Transfer Make Sense?

  • Posted by a2zcollegeplanning
  • Categories 4 year college, choosing the right college, college campus, college freshman, college options, college student, first month of college, first year of college

 

It is estimated that about 30% of college students will decide to transfer to a different school at some point in their college careers. Too often students switch schools for the wrong reasons and find that the

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09 November

Ways to Keep In Touch With Friends After High School

  • Posted by a2zcollegeplanning
  • Categories college freshman, first year of college, Friends, Going Away to College, Keeping in tocuh, social life, staying connected

 

While college often leads to a new city, a new school, and new friends, your new college life doesn’t have to come at the expense of losing touch with your high school friends. But how exactly can

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26 October

Tips On Taking Effective Notes In Class

  • Posted by a2zcollegeplanning
  • Categories college education, first year of college, how to study, note taking, paying attention in class, study habbits, taking notes

Taking good notes is essential to your success as a student. You can’t rely on your memory alone; research shows that after only 24 hours, you will have forgotten up to 80% of what you absorbed in a lecture.

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07 December

December 2015 Newsletter- Acing the Interview

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  • Categories admission interview, college acceptance, college admissions, College costs, college major, FAFSA, financial aid, first year of college, interview for college

2015 has been a great year and we’re proud to say that a number of our students have achieved great success in being admitted to their top college of choice!

On behalf of myself and the team at A2Z

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29 June

A Parent’s Guide to “The Last Summer At Home”

  • Posted by a2zcollegeplanning
  • Categories college parent, first year of college, freshmen, Going Away to College, high school parent, moving away from home, parenting, Uncategorized

The summer between a student’s Senior high school year and his or her Freshman college year is a bittersweet one for parents. On one hand, they can take a great deal of pride in the fact that

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05 June

Successful College Freshman Year -June 2015 Newsletter

  • Posted by a2zcollegeplanning
  • Categories career, choose a career, college freshman, college parent, family and money, finances, financial aid, first year of college, freshmen, Going Away to College, high school parent, high school senior, high school summer program, preparing for college, saving for college, summer camp, summer job, summer program

With so many graduates starting to leave behind their high school life for the college dream, June seems like a great time to discuss how to have a successful freshman year!

This month’s newsletter topics include:

Have a

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10 September

Coping With Kids Going Off to College

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  • Categories back to school, college life, empty nest, empty nest syndrome, first month of college, first year of college, life in college, living as a student, moving away from home, off to college, parents of students

Author: Rhonda Manns, A2Z College Planning
You’ve waited so long for this day–your son or daughter is proudly off at college! In many ways, it is culture shock when a child leaves home for college and parents left behind

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03 September

College Freshman Survival Guide

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  • Categories college finances, college freshman, College Survival Guide, first month of college, first year of college, freshmen, Meet new people, study habbits

Author:  Rhonda Manns, A2Z College Planning
If you feel overwhelmed by your freshman year in college away from home, you are not alone! The first semester away from home is a difficult time for about every college student–you’re not just

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02 July

Guide Your College Freshman Toward Structured Organizations

  • Posted by a2zcollegeplanning
  • Categories choosing a college, college activities, college life, first year of college, Going Away to College, student life, Uncategorized

Every parent worries about how their child will react when first attending college, and there’s certainly a good cause for concern. Young people often view the freedom they experience as a college freshman as a time to do some things

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03 October

How to Start the School Year Off Right This Year

  • Posted by a2zcollegeplanning
  • Categories Falling Behind, first month of college, first year of college, freshmen, how to study, learning styles, life in college, new year, organization, study habits, studying, tips

Summer is over, the days are shorter and the weather is cooler—this is the start of the new school year. Instead of groaning, why not take this as an opportunity for a new start and the chance to

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