The college journey – an amazing time for students to have new experiences, ask new questions, make new friends, embrace new dreams, gain new skills, and set new goals.

There are so many things that students can do to make their first year productive and enjoyable. Families can help their students by exploring these issues while they are researching and visiting colleges. For a list of questions to ask and features to explore with the colleges on your student’s list.

Test optional. Access, diversity, and outreach. Virtual college tours and online engagement. Highly selective colleges. Building or rebuilding healthy campus communities.