Blog College Preparation, Parents
4 expectations parents should set with their college student
Now fall semester has begun. With our students, it is easy for hopes to get ahead of plans. While we are busy packing in the last family picnic of the summer, getting the commuter car in shape, or shopping for the dorm...
Monday, August 28, 2017
Blog College Preparation, Parents, Students
How to start a budget in college
These simple steps will help you avoid being a "broke college student."
Monday, August 7, 2017
Blog College Preparation, Community
The Unofficial Northwestern Packing List
Here are some things that aren’t listed in your average college list, but are essentials for the life of an everyday eagle.
Monday, July 31, 2017
Blog Alumni, College Preparation, Community, Students
College advice from the class of 2017
Passing the torch--wise words from the graduating class of 2017.
Monday, May 8, 2017
Blog College Preparation, Students
How PSEO worked for our family
We have been blessed as a family to have our two children take PSEO on campus at Northwestern during their senior years of high school. Both our kids benefited from a great student culture that helped them grow...
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Blog College Preparation, Students
5 tips for a great start to the semester!
Whether you are building on the strength of your previous semester or looking to "turn it around", it is never too late to pick up new strategies for college success.
Monday, January 23, 2017
Blog Academics, College Preparation
Fast facts about PSEO
For Minnesota residents, PSEO (Postsecondary Education Options) makes a great bridge from high school to college.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Blog College Preparation
Free College Courses while still in High School
Dual enrollment programs allow high school students to take college courses that count for both high school and college credit at little to no cost.
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Blog Community, Students
Freshman Survival Guide
Now that classes are in full swing, here are a few secrets to finding your groove and enjoying life in college. Psst… upperclassmen might be surprised by some of these too.
Monday, September 12, 2016
Blog Alumni, College Preparation, Students
Graduates Give Advice to Incoming Freshmen
We asked recent graduates of Northwestern to share their best advice for the incoming freshmen class. This is what some of them shared:
Monday, May 23, 2016
Blog College Preparation, Faculty, Parents, Students
Lighten The Burden
A heavy burden for many students today is the ever-increasing cost of textbooks. U.S. News & World Reports noted that the cost of college textbooks has increased by 82% over the past 10 years, growing at three times the...
Thursday, May 19, 2016