Some parents push their children in sports in hopes of college athletic scholarships; some parents just bask in the reflected glory. Athletic scholarships are rare and the consequences of pushing your child too hard can be dire. Click on the picture below to link you to an interesting article on this sensitive topic.

There are a lot of things to do and figure out about the college you will call home for the next four years. Many topics will be covered during orientation, so if you are able to attend, do so. However, here are three things for your current “to do” list – you should consider and research these without delay: Housing: If you are not attending college locally, hopefully your college guarantees housing for all freshman. Research all of the options and get your housing deposit i