College Insights
How you college is much more vital to college success than where you college. Less than 1/2 of college students graduate in 4 years, and about 25% of them drop out completely before graduating. The vast majority of these students drop out because they’ve faced a significant challenge, be it a difficult professor, a failed class, a bad relationship, doubt about their major, etc., and they didn’t have the coping skills to successfully resolve the problem(s) they faced.
This blog will feature articles, research, and commentary related to academic success, whether in high-school or college, and how students can prepare themselves to succeed at any college and effectively respond to and resolve the challenges they will undoubtedly face.
Volunteering and Internships Aren't Just for Résumés"
Discover how engaging in volunteering and internships enhances personal growth, college applications, and career readiness beyond merely boosting your résumé.
Evaluating First Year Experience (FYE) Programs
Discover how First-Year Experience (FYE) programs can ease the college transition, offering academic, social, and emotional support to boost student success.
Matching Student Characteristics to Learning Environments
Explore strategies for aligning individual student traits with optimal learning environments to enhance educational outcomes.
Why You Should Be Skeptical of College Rankings
Examine the impact of college rankings on education, including their influence on institutional decisions and student choices.
Negative Health Effects of Student Debt
Understand the potential health implications of student loan debt and its long-term effects on well-being.
Overcoming Impediments to Academic Success
Identify common barriers to academic achievement and discover practical solutions to overcome challenges and thrive in your educational pursuits.
Bl g e r's B war : G v ng On y H lf of th St ry
Understand that student success involves both the academic and extracurricular contexts of the college experience, resulting in the potential for bias and other shortcomings in research on student success. Incomplete narratives can harm student success when parents and students do not recognize this.