Beth & Tim MannersMay 15, 20201 minStudents Itching to Return to CampusAxios: "Nearly two thirds of college students say they would attend in-person classes if colleges reopen in the fall, even if there is no...
Beth & Tim MannersJan 15, 20201 minHomesick Freshmen: Is There a Cure?US News: "Leaving for college is typically a time of excitement for students, one that represents new opportunities and, for many, their...
Beth & Tim MannersJan 7, 20201 minInstagram To Feature Freshman VideosAxios: "Former First Lady Michelle Obama is partnering with the digital media company ATTN: to launch a video series on IGTV, Instagram's...
Beth & Tim MannersApr 17, 20192 minStudents ‘YouTube’ Admissions DecisionsThe Washington Post: “It’s usually a moment of private drama for students, their families and friends, but Justin Chae planned to share...
Beth & Tim MannersApr 5, 20192 minStress Test: Colleges Teach How To FailAssociated Press: “Bentley University has plenty of success stories among its faculty and alumni. But one recent evening, the school...
Beth & Tim MannersMar 7, 20191 minHelping Your Student Accept RejectionThe Washington Post: “It’s a scene that will play out in countless homes across the country from now through the spring, as high school...
Beth & Tim MannersDec 14, 20181 minWhat to Do When You Are Deferred?Yale: “Students who apply early will receive one of three decisions in mid-December: Accept, Defer, or Deny … Here’s the deal. A deferral...
Beth & Tim MannersNov 7, 20181 minAnimal House: Pet-Friendly Dorm @ PA SchoolPenn Live: “Going off to college brings a lot of unfamiliarity, and it can be even worse when you have to leave your beloved family pet...
Beth & Tim MannersMar 16, 20181 minStudents Gain More Than Knowledge at CollegePacific Standard: “A debate has emerged in recent years over whether a college education is really worth the expense and effort. After...
Beth & Tim MannersDec 26, 20171 minHow Hogwarts Inspires New Campus BuildingsLos Angeles Times: “Expensive dormitories, in particular, have begun to exhibit an incurious … nostalgia, with Yale and USC, among other...
Beth & Tim MannersSep 25, 20171 minFreshman Friends: A Key To Coping in CollegeQuartz: “A 2008 poll conducted by the Associated Press and mtvU found that 40% of college students said they felt stress regularly—and...
Beth & Tim MannersSep 18, 20172 minSnooze Alarm: Should Teens Get More Sleep?The New York Times: “Many high-school-age children across the United States now find themselves waking up much earlier than they’d prefer...
Beth & Tim MannersSep 14, 20171 minEmpty Nesters: How Parents CopeThe Wall Street Journal: “When a child leaves for college, parents have the happiness of seeing their son or daughter mature and start...
Beth & Tim MannersMar 9, 20171 minApplication Anxiety: Please Don’t Ask About CollegeThe Wall Street Journal: “Anxiety over college admissions is reaching a fever pitch as high-school seniors await decisions from colleges...
Beth & Tim MannersFeb 15, 20172 minThe Happiness Effect & Social Media for StudentsFrom a review of The Happiness Effect, by Donna Freitas, in The Wall Street Journal: “The real downside of Facebook, Instagram and their...
Beth & Tim MannersAug 22, 20161 minHave No Fear of Freshman Year!The New York Times: “Regardless of their credentials, many freshmen doubt that they have the necessary brainpower or social adeptness to...
Beth & Tim MannersJul 26, 20161 minCollege Application Process: 5 Lessons LearnedThe Washington Post: “Katie Miller recently graduated from Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda, Md., and is very relieved to be...
Beth & Tim MannersMay 20, 20161 minSummertime Advice: Preparing To Leave The NestThe Washington Post: “Here are a few tips on how to slow down the emotional merry-go-round” of the summer before your child leaves for...