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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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Financial Aid for Online Education
Unless you have a rich uncle, paying for your education is going to require careful thought and a lot of planning. Very ...
Source: Education.com
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Helping Your Teen Decide What to Do After High School
Helping to prepare your teen for life after high school is one of the most important tasks you'll have as a parent. ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Perception of Online Degrees
How do employers view degrees from online universities?Does learning via multimedia presentations, streamed video ...
Source: Education.com
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How Colleges and Students Differ: Liberal Arts Colleges & Research Universities
Institutional mission—the goals a college sets for itself—is key to understanding how colleges differ. An ...
Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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1 in 3 Unprepared for Life After High School
High school graduation is a big deal. But a new study by the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit, The Alliance for ...
Source: Education.com
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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 ...
Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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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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How is College Different From High School?
Personal Freedom in High School High school is mandatory and free (unless you choose other options). Your time is...
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Can Senioritis Jeopardize Your Child's Future?
Remember those last carefree weeks of high school? Well, if you have a kid in high school today, be warned. The "senior...
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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,...
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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...
