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Ask Priscilla! I’m worried that my student is never going to tell me any of their grades in college. Is there a way I can still see my student’s grades?

June 14, 2015 by Priscilla Childress

Excellent question. It’s a little unnerving for family members to start the “letting grow” process.  This is especially true when it comes to your students grades. For the past 12 years, you saw the grades on report cards, tests that had to be signed, you knew their schedule. You attended parent/teacher conferences which provided insight in to ways you could help your student. … [Read more...] about Ask Priscilla! I’m worried that my student is never going to tell me any of their grades in college. Is there a way I can still see my student’s grades?

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Top Ten Reasons Students Should Live on Campus After their Freshman Year

January 8, 2015 by Priscilla Childress

As your student starts the second semester of classes, the subject of "where to live next year" comes up in conversation. As you talk with your student about options, keep in mind the top 10 reasons your student should continue to live in the MSU residence halls:  For over 15 years, students living on-campus have a higher GPA than students living off-campus. The … [Read more...] about Top Ten Reasons Students Should Live on Campus After their Freshman Year

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Tutoring Can Help Your College Student Succeed: Reasons to Start Early

October 13, 2014 by Priscilla Childress

College parenting means being concerned about many things when your student heads off to school.  Naturally, one of the major areas of focus is your student’s academic success. You want your student to learn.  You want your student to get good grades.  You want your student to take the appropriate courses to be able to find a good job or get into a good graduate program.   … [Read more...] about Tutoring Can Help Your College Student Succeed: Reasons to Start Early

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