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How Can My Child Go About Choosing a College?
Colleges are located in big cities, suburbs, and small towns throughout the country. Some enroll tens of thousands of ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Surviving the College Search: The Adventure Begins
It's time to start your college search. To make your college search a little less intimidating, here are some ...
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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Community College: A Viable Option
What do an Academy Award nominated actor, the first female space shuttle commander, the governor of Hawaii, and the ...
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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America's Best-Value Colleges
College isn't cheap. According to the College Board, a research organization that produces the SAT, the cost for just ...
Source: Education.com
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Should Your Child Consider A Historically Black College?
Every college and university has its claim to fame and when researching a college that's right for your child, all ...
Source: Education.com
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When the Letter Arrives: What to Do About College Decisions
Letters are coming back from colleges. Whether your child is accepted, waitlisted or denied, there are ways to prepare ...
Source: Education.com
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Early-Decision Programs
What are early-decision programs? How are they different from early-action programs? Find out answers here.
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
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College Visit Checklist
Every college visit should have at least two dimensions, formal and informal. To cover both, begin your planning with ...
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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The Truth About College Interviews (for teens)
An interview with a college admissions officer can be nerve-wracking, but it doesn't have to be. Here are some tips for ...
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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Is a Large or Small College Right for You?
When you think about college, do you picture a compact campus where you run into friends between classes? Or do you ...
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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Retirement or College? The Toughest Choice You May Not Have to Make
Are you saving more for your child’s college education or your retirement? If you’re having a hard time deciding, ...
Source: Education.com
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Reasons to Consider Community College
Community colleges are rapidly becoming the "college of choice" for many recent high school graduates, as ...
Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Your College Search: Finding the Right Fit
Teens are knocking themselves out to compete for admission into 2% of the colleges available to them. Is admission to ...
Source: Education.com
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What Parents Need to Know About College Drinking
In April 2002 a special Federal Task Force of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism issued its ...
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Life After High School: Learning Outside the Classroom
Many in the field of education believe that taking a year out before starting college is good idea. Here is some...
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The Importance of Parental Support During the First Year of College
Adjusting to college is a major transition in a young adult’s life. For many, the transition includes moving out of...
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What College Admissions Officers Look For: Importance of Standardized Tests
How Important are Standardized Tests? Standardized tests have grown in importance over the last 10 to 15 years, and, as...
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Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
More and more high school students with disabilities are planning to continue their education in postsecondary schools,...
