CAO info for parents

CAO Guide for Parents

The CAO application can be a daunting experience for both parents and students alike, but it doesn’t have to be this way. As parents, we must remember that the student is the most important person in all of this discussion. Choosing a good study path requires a lot of time and patience.
Completing the application at this time serves two functions: it completes the registration process and gives students time to focus, knowing that there will be plenty of opportunity to revisit the application in the months ahead.
Choosing the wrong course is one of the major factors which leads to student drop-out at college. Each year, I meet a lot of these students attending colleges nationwide who are disillusioned and find that college just doesn’t meet their expectations, leading to unhappiness and a sense of failure. This can be difficult for parents and the family as a whole to deal with.
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