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6 Things You Should Never Do as the Parent of a College Student

Grown & Flown

I think its reasonable to request final course grades at the end of each semester if you are supporting your college student financially. You might argue that being aware of course grades throughout the semester will allow you to help your student get back on track before its too late. Beyond that, stay out of the minutiae.

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Academic Advisor Has 12 Things She Wants to Tell College Parents

Grown & Flown

I serve as an academic advisor at a large university which puts me in the unique position of witnessing firsthand what most of you only speculate about higher education and the college experience today. Purdue University is a public research university in West Lafayette, Indiana. You have my undivided attention. What do you need?

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How to Succeed as a Brown Premed

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Calculus: At least one semester One of the following: MATH 0090 or MATH 0100 Statistics: At least one semester Offered by various departments. Organic Chemistry (CHEM 0360) is a 2-semester class, and you must take both semesters in order to meet the admissions requirements for most medical schools.

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Meeting Students Where They Are: An In-Depth Look at RNL’s Enable Service

Ruffaloni

At RNL, our focus is on coaching for academics, coaching for career, and coaching for life. We take pride in a structured coaching model with RNL Enable coaches who get to know the students, their goals, and what may be holding them back from achievement.

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How to Succeed as a Wake Forest University Premed

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

General Chemistry: Two semesters (with lab) 2. Organic Chemistry: Two semesters (with lab) 3. Sociology: One semester SOC 151 Principles of Sociology *Medical schools typically like to see writing-intensive courses for the English requirement. Make sure you seek out help if you’re struggling academically.

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How to Succeed as a Carnegie Mellon Premed

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Carnegie Mellon Premed Requirements Medical school requirement Carnegie Mellon premed required courses Chemistry: Two semesters with lab 09-105 Modern Chem I or 09-107 Honors Modern Chem I 09-106 Modern Chem II or 09-107 Inorganic Chem* 09-207 Techniques in Quant. Sample Carnegie Mellon 2.5-Year

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How to Succeed as a Caltech Premed

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

For instance, Caltech follows the less common quarter-term system instead of the traditional two-semester system. One academic year consists of three quarter terms lasting 10 weeks each. Even if you’re not really struggling, it can help keep your academic performance at the top of your game, ensuring you do well on graded activities.

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