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Why Attend College?
A college degree can provide your child with many opportunities in life. A college education can mean: ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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What Types of Jobs are Available for College Graduates?
Certificates and degrees earned by graduates of two-and four-year colleges or universities lead to different kinds of ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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What Can My Child Do to Prepare Academically for College?
Here are tips for your child to prepare academically for college, such as taking courses recommended for college-bound ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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What Can My Child Do Outside the Classroom to Prepare for College?
A student's interpersonal and leadership skills as well as outside interests and goals are all important for college ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Getting Ready for College Early: Steps 1, 2, 3 & 4
Here is everything you need to know about how to get ready for college early, including what courses to take and how to ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Faring Well at College Fairs and National College Fairs FAQs
Here's how to make the most out of the college fair, from tips on organization to a list of helpful questions to ask.
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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An Internet Road Map for the College-Bound Student
The Internet can help you in nearly every part of the college search. But surfing the Web can also eat up time better ...
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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College Information for Minority Students
This page contains information about scholarships and fellowships for minority students. (Many of these entries are ...
Source: FinAid
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Transition to College: Separation and Change for Parents and Students
Introduction Going to college is more than just "going back to school." The departure is a significant ...
Source: NYU Child Study Center
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Financial Aid Glossary
Financial aid has its own vocabulary. To help you speak the language, here are the most commonly used terms and ...
Source: FinAid
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8 Dorm Items NOT to Bring to College
Your teen is heading off to college at the end of the summer, and you have an endless list of "essential" dorm items. ...
Source: Education.com
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Why Has College Admissions Become So Competitive? : Which Colleges Are the Most Selective?
The percentage of students offered admission to a college is a major factor in determining its selectivity. As the ...
Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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The Post-Graduate Year: What's it all About?
Your child's finishing up senior year, looking forward to prom, graduation, and one more year of high school?
Source: Education.com
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Migrant Students Attending College
To succeed in college, migrant students must (1) complete high school with adequate preparation for college, (2) ...
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
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Cómo Obtener Los Mejores Resultados en Los Exámenes Universitarios
Antes, durante y despuésSeguramente ya has presentado tantos exámenes que sabes usar un lápiz ...
Source: White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans
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Embedding College Readiness Indicators in High School Curriculum and Assessments
A growing number of studies are suggesting that all students will need to complete some postsecondary education -- be ...
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
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5 Ways to Get Off the Wait List and into Your Top College
Here are 5 ways to get off the list and into the school of your choice.
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Common Myths - Re: Grades in College
Now that College Parents of America is gaining wider awareness among the public and greater acceptance in the higher...
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Why Has College Admissions Become So Competitive? : It Used to be Simple...But Not Anymore
Applying to college was a simple process for the Baby Boom generation, born between 1946 and 1964. Those bound for a...
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Vaccines Needed by Teens and College Students
Vaccines are not just for babies and young children. As children get older, the protection provided by some early...
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Preparing for College: How Do I Set Up a Long-Range Plan?
Here are two checklists that are designed to help you and your child, year by year, progress toward preparing for...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
