Welcome to Parent Perspectives!
Parent Perspectives is an e-newsletter series designed especially for parents of prospective students of Assumption University.

April 28, 2022
Dr. GREG WEINER, Assumption's interim president, shares some final thoughts as the end of the academic year approaches.
A Message from Dr. Greg Weiner
February 28, 2022
SHANNON CURTIS, senior director for career development and strategic initiatives at Assumption, discusses the unique career development opportunities the University offers its students.
CHARTING A PATH TO SUCCESS AT ASSUMPTION AND BEYOND
January 21, 2022
KAREN PELLETIER, executive vice president at the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, shares why Worcester is the ideal city for college students.
Why Worcester Will Impact Your Child’s College Experience
December 7, 2021
SHANELL CARTAGENA DOPSON, director of undergraduate admission, shares some helpful tips as she understands and appreciates the time you have spent helping your child navigate the exciting, but often overwhelming, college search process.
5 Tips for Parents in the Application Process
November 18, 2021
MONICA M. BLONDIN, director of financial aid at Assumption University and former president of the Massachusetts Association of Financial Aid Administrators (MASFAA), recommends every family consider applying for financial aid and shares some helpful tips on the process for completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Guide to Beginning the Financial Aid Process
November 2, 2021
JESSICA MCCAUGHEY, Director of Recruitment, talks about how experiencing college campuses virtually or in person is the ideal opportunity to determine which is the right fit for your student - even during Covid-19.
How to Experience Colleges and Universities During Covid-19
October 18, 2021
SUSAN SCULLY-HILL, director of the school counseling graduate program at Assumption University, provides some tips for effectively utilizing your child’s school counseling office.
3 Tips for Working with Your School Counseling Office
August 5, 2021
HANNAH WHITE, admission ambassador and valedictorian of the Class of 2021, pursued the unique opportunity to travel abroad and experience Assumption's Rome, Italy, campus which is ranked as a Top 10 Study Abroad Program by Best College Reviews.
STUDY ABROAD: MAKING THE MOST OF THE UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE
June 28, 2021
KAREN STOYANOFF ‘99, director of graduate admissions and parent to a college-bound son, shares some helpful tips for getting the most out of this summer as you search for colleges with your child.
3 Tips to Make the Most of Summer with Your College-Bound StudentApply to Assumption
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