Parent's Guide

We realize that choosing a university is one of the most important decisions a family will make together. Our staff is here to assist your family with this process. You will find useful links to the common questions and information needed in order for your student to make the choice that is right for him/her. Please feel free to contact us throughout your search. We want your student to be happy and successful in their university choice.

"How do you know that you are giving the right guidance to your child as they go through the exhaustive process of choosing their new home away from home? I don't think any parent can ever be sure that they have done everything possible to support their child in this first great decision of their life. more...

"My daughter heard that FAU had a great education program. My daughter absolutely loves it. My daughter has been inspired so much by her academic advisors that she is now going to stay and get her Masters in exceptional education with a focus in speech pathology. more...

"I like that FAU is a smaller school. I feel that my daughter is in a safe environment. There is also a lot of supplemental help; she has access to tutors which helps her make good grades. Overall, her experience has been wonderful and I am extremely pleased with FAU and everything she is learning for her future."
- Lisa Jetmore -

"As a Guidance Counselor at PBGHS and a parent of a graduating senior, I knew all the ins and outs of applying to schools and guided our son through the application process. But I stopped there, as the decision making had to be on his own.  He applied to 7 schools and was accepted to all (5 state and 2 out of state). He began to narrow his choices through school tours and an Excel chart he came up with. more...


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