College Advising | College Success Life

Yeah! You’ve been accepted to college. Got your financial aid letter. Now you have to plan for attending New Student Orientation. Lots of information, lots of information overload…what is a new student to do!

CARES Act – Student Financial Aid Alert

by Dr. Lana | May 28, 2020 | College Advising, College Success Life, Student Financial Aid | 0

The coronavirus federal legislation, the CARES Act, provides assistance to college students who experienced social and economic difficulties during this pandemic event. The funding is being administered by the college or university through their student financial aid office.

Princeton University Study Hack Exposed!

by Dr. Lana | May 26, 2020 | College Advising, College Success Life, Information Literacy, Study Strategies | 0

Using the right study strategies in college can enhance your academic success. Active recall is one such strategy, easy to do and, if done regularly, can reap tremendous benefits.

Online Learning Easy…Not Hardly!

by Dr. Lana | Apr 27, 2020 | Academic Advising, Career Services, College Advising, College Success Life, Information Literacy | 0

Online learning in college is not as easy as it sounds. As a matter of fact, it can be a very daunting and challenging experience.

5 Keys to College Academic Success

by Dr. Lana | Apr 12, 2020 | Academic Advising, Career Services, College Advising, College Success Life, Graduation, Information Literacy | 0

College success depends on your ability to learn and use strategically the rules of the college game. As the captain of your academic support team, you have to pick players (academic advisers) who really know the ins and outs of graduation championship. Winning takes planning from the first day you set foot on campus.

Semester Interruptus…What Now?!

by Dr. Lana | Mar 16, 2020 | Academic Advising, College Advising, College Success Life, Information Literacy, Student Financial Aid | 0

The coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. has dramatically impacted daily life on college and university campuses. College students need to reorient how to accomplish their academic responsibilities as they move forward during these very uncertain and unpredictable times.

Know When To Seek A Second Opinion…

by Dr. Lana | Feb 23, 2020 | Academic Advising, College Advising, College Success Life, Information Literacy | 0

Seeking a second opinion always helps with the decision making process. Knowing what to ask, who to ask, and when to ask is key.

Making the Best of Final Exam Season…

by Dr. Lana | Jan 26, 2020 | Academic Advising, Career Services, College Advising, College Success Life | 0

Final exam season…let’s not be under any illusions. This time of year is the mega pimple of stress! Ugh! Fall, Spring, or Summer, no matter what time of year, studying for finals is just plain nerve-racking and overwhelming.

Is Going to College Your Best Choice?

by Dr. Lana | Jan 24, 2020 | College Advising, College Success Life | 0

Is Going to College Your Best Choice? You’re either in college now or you are about to go to...

Using Your Academic Adviser The Right Way!

by Dr. Lana | Oct 31, 2019 | Academic Advising, College Advising, College Success Life, Graduation, Student Services | 0

Think about this for a moment…Do you consider your academic adviser an optional or essential resource? Unlike high school, where you had to wait forever to see a guidance counselor, a campus academic adviser is an interactive, key member of your college and career success team.