Articles & Advice Contributors - Kaley White
Kaley White
Kaley earned her M.S.Ed with distinction from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. As Director of Special Programs, Kaley manages the day-to-day operations of the SAGE Scholars Newsroom. Alongside a team of writers, she generates timely resources to help bridge the gap for students transitioning from high school to college. She currently resides in Philadelphia.Articles By Kaley White
A Parent's Guide: Understanding the Costs of College
By: Kaley White
Understanding the full cost of college involves more than just tuition; parents should account for fees, room and board, books, and personal expenses. Planning early through financial aid, savings, scholarships, and work-study options can help manage these costs. Budgeting and being aware of potential cost increases also play a critical role in preparing for college expenses.
Allowing Your College Kid to Make Mistakes and Learn from Them
By: Kaley White
The article highlights the importance of allowing college students to make mistakes, as this helps them build independence, resilience, and self-awareness. While challenging for parents, stepping back fosters essential life skills and confidence in young adults.
Tags: budgeting-money, parent-guardian
College Coping: Stress & Burnout
By: Kaley White
Caring for your health in college proves challenging for many students—particularly those struggling to adjust to a new schedule and lifestyle away from home. Moving into adulthood, allowing physical and mental wellness to become a low priority can have adverse consequences.
Encouraging Independence: How to Help Your Ninth Grader Take Ownership of Their College Prep Journey
By: Kaley White
This article offers strategies for parents to help their ninth graders take responsibility for their college preparation. It encourages open communication, goal-setting, and fostering independence through extracurricular activities and time management. Early college exploration and self-advocacy are also emphasized to help students build confidence and readiness for the future.
Exploring HSI's in the SAGE Scholars Consortium
By: Kaley White
In this article, we'll explore the culture and campus life among some of the HSI's in the SAGE Scholars consortium.
Getting Involved With Your Child's College or University
By: Kaley White
This article offers some tips and avenues for parents looking to engage with their child's campus experience.
Mental Health Matters: Protect & Destress
By: Kaley White
This article discusses what actions college students can take to destress and protect their mental wellness.
Tags: high-school, stem-fields
Mental Health Resources on College Campuses
By: Kaley White
This article will explore the different types of mental health resources available on college campuses, and how parents can help their children take advantage of these services.
So, You Want To Take A Gap Year?
By: Kaley White
In this article we've gathered some experiences and activities that can help boost your application and maximize your gap year.
Teaching Independence: Essential Life Skills for Your Child Before College
By: Kaley White
This article discusses key life skills you can start teaching your child now to help prepare them for independence and a successful college transition process.