http://www.zinchparents.com Reliable, Practical Advice For College Bound Families Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:10:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As a parent, sending your child away to college comes with a number of questions and concerns. One of your concerns may be regarding campus safety. While this is a legitimate issue, it shouldn't be a constant worry. Here are some tips to help you feel more secure about your ... http://www.zinchparents.com/2010/08/feeling-secure-about-campus-safety/ If there's one thing that parents and their kids can agree on, it's that preparing to go away to college can be an anxious time.  As the tail end of the baby boom generation send their kids away to college, increased academic competition and a faltering economy have led to ... http://www.zinchparents.com/2010/08/243/ You may have recently invested in a new PC for your college-bound son or daughter, but it’s also a good time to refresh your own computer at back-to-school prices.  Think your current computer is good enough for what you do?  You don't know what you're missing: The Phone Just Isn’t Enough ... http://www.zinchparents.com/2010/08/update-your-pc-with-back-to-school-discounts/ As a parent, seeing your son or daughter happy and successful is paramount. You spent the last 18 years imparting your wisdom, nurturing their talents, and fostering their independence. Now they are off to college, where even the most accomplished high school student will encounter new challenges.  In fact, studies ... http://www.zinchparents.com/2010/07/set-your-freshman-up-for-success/ Imagine a world where a graduating high school senior with a 4.0+ not only isn't the class valedictorian... but not even in the top 25% of their class! Is this happening in some distant, parallel universe?   Nope, it's probably happening in your hometown. This trend towards better grades for less work ... http://www.zinchparents.com/2010/07/are-students-lazying-their-way-to-as/ In today's 24/7 news cycle, and new studies being published daily, we're all vulnerable to information overload.  Academic Earth makes it easier to gain meaningful knowledge.  With a goal of  "giving everyone on earth access to a world-class education,"  Academic Earth offers free and full degrees, certificates, and courses from ... http://www.zinchparents.com/2010/07/academic-earth/ A computer is a significant purchase and an important tool for your child.  It’s important to ensure your investment is protected, four critical things to consider: Backup Services & Devices – Viruses can damage or destroy crucial files like term papers and other important documents.  Online backup sites such as Carbonite (www.carbonite.com) ... http://www.zinchparents.com/2010/07/peace-of-mind-for-your-pc-purchase/ You know your student needs a new computer for college, but you’re not sure what to get.  Do you need a desktop or a laptop? A few things to consider: Major – Some majors require extra processing power like engineering, graphic design, computer science, etc.  Call our advisors for help figuring it ... http://www.zinchparents.com/2010/06/desktop-vs-laptop/ Before you send your son or daughter off to college without a backward glance, check out this list of ten things you should probably do before they take off for college. Check up on your child’s computer. Be sure your child’s computer has all the proper programs needed for classes such ... http://www.zinchparents.com/2010/06/what-to-do-before-they-go/ One critical aspect of the college application are volunteer hours a student has participated in previous to their application to college. With this portion of the application being so critical and potentially a stand out point students should look to use their summer to add a few volunteer hours to their resume. On ... http://www.zinchparents.com/2010/06/how-to-get-crucial-volunteer-hours/