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Support for college parents as they navigate the financial, wellness, and career challenges their children face.#collegeparents #collegelife #collegecompletion
College Parents of America provides its members with the advantage of valuable benefits and advocacy that protect and maximize their family’s college investment and the resources to support their student’s achievement.
If your student tunes you out, don’t push harder, ask open questions and share advice in small doses. Sometimes you just need to plant the seed and let it grow. 🌱
Mistakes aren’t setbacks, they’re opportunities for growth! Discover how embracing being wrong can lead to better problem-solving and stronger conversations with your student.
09/27/2026
Think the personal statement is the only essay your student needs to worry about? Think again! 🎓✍️
Supplemental essays give colleges another opportunity to get to know your student and give your student a chance to show why they’re a great fit for each school.
Our guide breaks down what to expect and how to approach these additional essays with confidence.
Read on: bit.ly/4qBmKY0
You can’t be there for every moment... and that’s okay 💬👂
When your student is away at college, it’s not about having all the answers, it’s about listening, asking thoughtful questions, and working through challenges together. These conversations help them build confidence and problem-solving skills they’ll carry into adulthood.
09/21/2026
The Common App personal statement is your student’s chance to tell admissions officers something their grades and activities can’t. 🎓✍️
But choosing a topic and knowing where to start can feel like a big task. Our guide helps students approach the personal statement thoughtfully and create an essay that sounds authentically like them.
Learn more: bit.ly/4xxs55l
09/19/2026
There’s a hidden risk many college parents overlook: protecting everything their student brings to campus. 🏠 🛡️
Laptops, phones, clothes, bikes, and other belongings can add up quickly. Renters insurance can help protect your student’s stuff from covered events like theft, fire, and certain types of water damage.
Read the guide: bit.ly/4y2Hri0
Resharing this video where Dr. Ed Neuhaus shares simple, effective ways to open up conversations with your student... by listening first!
09/13/2026
The Common App Activities Section is more than just a list of extracurriculars. 🎓📋
With only 10 activity slots and 150 characters for each description, every word counts! This section is your student’s chance to highlight how they spend their time, what matters to them, and the impact they’ve made inside and outside of school.
View the tips to help your student make this section count: bit.ly/3Ug7qEg
In this short video, Karen shares smart strategies to help your student discover and apply for scholarships that can ease the cost of college. Every scholarship adds up and it’s never too early to start searching!
09/07/2026
Freshman year is full of choices and sometimes the best thing parents can do is let students make them.
From managing their time to navigating mistakes, learning to own their decisions is an important part of becoming more independent and confident in college.
Want to know how to support your freshman without taking over? 👇 Read now: bit.ly/4wJQvHv
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