Anne Vaccaro Brady created the blog, “Parents’ Guide to the College Puzzle,” where she shares information and insight on the college admissions process and the freshman experience for parents and students.
July 2, 2023
Transitioning into college life often involves moving into a new environment, and this shift can be quite daunting for both…
May 30, 2023
I remember the initial relief I felt after we placed the college deposit for our daughter, and the rush of…
August 17, 2021
A friend emailed me the other day worried about the fact that her soon-to-be college freshman appears to have nothing…
December 9, 2020
Your high school senior receives an acceptance letter to the large university they were dying to get into. But reading…
August 29, 2020
Your teen can round out their high school resume despite COVID-19. Most high school students have lost the opportunity to…
June 20, 2020
Your best friend is lamenting that their high school senior has too many things to list on the Activities section of…
April 17, 2020
College is not for everyone, and every college is not for every student. There is no shame in a student…
February 22, 2020
Most colleges require a student to conduct a degree audit with their academic advisor or the Registrar’s office in their…