Author: Nancy L. Wolf
Nancy Wolf is a lawyer with experience as a parent coach, young adult mental health advocate, and college counselor. As a parent of a young adult who has had mental health challenges for a number of years, Nancy has personal experience dealing with these issues. She can be reached at [email protected]
The Decline of College Student Mental Health and What Parents Can Do About It
An increasing number of high school in the U.S. are struggling with mental health challenges. And the numbers continue to rise as these high school ... Read More
Common App Essay Tips That Really Work
Does the prospect of writing your Common App essay fill you with fear? You are not alone. In the ten years I’ve worked with high ... Read More
Mold In College Dorms: What You Need to Know
Here’s a new item of concern for parents planning college visits with their high school students: Check for mold and past mold outbreaks in college ... Read More
College Application Resume Guide and Template
Put one more item on your to-do list, high school seniors. It’s time to prepare a resume. Not the kind of resume you’ll need when ... Read More
Mental Health Problems College Students Face
As a parent who has just finished the college admissions process with your student, you probably feel maxed out on advice. Instead, you’ve moved on ... Read More
How to Earn College Credits While Still in High School (and Why)
The number of high school students earning college credits before they step foot on campus has risen dramatically in the past decade. There are four ... Read More
Evaluate the Mental Health Support of a College
If you are a parent planning college visits with your high school junior or senior, your campus tours will likely hit all of the school’s ... Read More
Colleges Marketing to High School Students: Annoying or Effective?
How Colleges Market to Students Has your high school student received one too many emails that look like this one? Dear Josh: Middle State College ... Read More
Helping vs. Helicoptering: Parents And The College Admissions Process
Many parents of high school students want to help their child through the College Admissions Process. They recognize that applying to college is not what ... Read More
Yes, Average Students Do Succeed in College
“Average Students Do Succeed in College” is a rarely seen, though quite accurate, headline. In the midst of college admission mania and the hype surrounding ... Read More