What Students Need to Know To Go Off To College
Dear Parents:
Happy New Year! It is hard to believe 2021 is behind us! What a year it was! 2022 is going to be better! Our students are back in school, and some of our seniors have received some of their college admission decisions. Hopefully, everyone went back to school with a positive attitude that their second semester will be a good one.
Both articles in my first newsletter for this new year are all about what students need to know to be able to successfully attend college. It is important that we as parents are confident our students are ready to handle decision-making on all levels without us. We must help our students learn how to manage money, as well as how to make good decisions, whether it is when they are out socially where students often are not making good choices, or simply choosing what classes to take each semester.
Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter. I will continue to do my best to bring good information each month to your attention that you can use as you guide your students through high school and beyond.
Sincerely,
Catherine L. Marrs, CEP
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