Applying to Colleges
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College and College Applications
Asked by T.J. from Honolulu
on March 26, 2009
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hello everyone, my daughter is in 11th grade. getting lots and lots of brochures from colleges. need some advice on how to weed through all the literature. choosing...
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- I T.. I don't think I have any advice. We're in the same situation. My daughter is a very bright 16 yr. old Sophomore- and we're getting so many brochures. My daug...
- T. J I work with 11th and 12 grade students at a local community college. To narrow down a college choice I would start with what is her major. Not all colleges c...
- Hiya, Colleges usually "specialize" in certain areas of study. Find what subjects your daughter is interested in and then find colleges that focus on that subject mat...
College Going Kids Moms
Asked by R.C. from Austin
on April 26, 2007
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I have a 14 year old son, who is going to high school next year. He is in Band now. He wants to continue it even in high school and he selected all pre APs.How he plan...
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- His Middle School Counselor should have already told him all the information he needs. If that did not happen you or your son should talk to his High School Conselor ...
- Your son's school counselors should be able to help with planning his college career. It's great that he is taking all pre-AP classes; as long as he keeps up his grade...
- R., collegeboard.com is a great site for information regarding colleges. Most high schools have information on their web site about college nights etc. that are grea...
Prep for College Scholarships
Asked by A.H. from Honolulu
on October 3, 2006
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Does any one of how to get my kids ready for scholarships? I've heard of things like that over the radio, but I can't seem to find anything specific on the net. I've...
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- I have three in college and one on her way in the fall. The key things they look for are grades and extra curricular activities. If your kids keep up good grades...
- I'm in the process of working on my Nurse Practioner's license and would be BROKE if it weren't for scholarships! It's an excellent idea that your getting them starte...
- From what I remember about high school, there are different kinds of scholarships: academic (for good grades), merit-based, citizenship (community awareness and involv...
Seeking Advice on How to Get My Daughter Going on College Search
Asked by J.W. from Boston
on September 29, 2008
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Hi moms. My daughter is a bright 17 yr old who just started her senior year. She has a great shot at getting into the college of her choice but her only interest right...
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- Let me know, too! My 16 year old isn't showing a lot of interest either despite being brilliant (Mom bragging here). I'm getting worried about financing, too..... H...
- My guess is that "find a college" is probably an overwhelming task for a 17 year old. She most likely doesn't know where to start or how to tackle the issue. I would...
- Definitely have her visit some college campuses - especially since there are so many in this area! Her school should have a college counselor, and I think calling this...
Seeking College Scholarships Information. Daughter Is in Her Junior Year of HS.
Asked by A.B. from Chicago
on December 12, 2008
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I am looking for information on college scholarships. My daughter recieved a 21 on her ACT. The goal was 25, and we were a little short. The field she is interested in...
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- I think you should do some research regarding the ACT prep prior to enrolling your daughter. There may not be enough of an increase in score to make a difference. T...
- Check out the Upromise website. They have a link that will show you all (or most) that is available out there. You will have to register at their site but it is well...
- Talk to the high school guidance counselor. There are a lot of "little" scholarships like Disabled Veteran's essay, kiwanis, Polish American Falcons etc that receive ...
Help with 6 Y/o Who Is Lying & Not Applying Herself in School
Asked by L.C. from Sacramento
on April 22, 2009
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My daughter, who is a good, respectful, helpful, caring, and sympathetic girl, has taken on this annoying habit of lying ALL THE TIME. I know kids go through stages, b...
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- i think the crux of the matter is that she thinks there is always a "right answer" to a question. sometimes there is, but some situations you just want an explanation ...
- Relax Mom!! She is not doing anything unlike the typical little 6yr old girl...she is normal..you are normal. I have experienced this with my older boy and my curren...
- Try to not ask her questions if you know what the answer is - instead of asking "have you brushed your teeth?" say, "Please brush your teeth now." Only ask questions ...
What Is Your Opinion of Teens Taking a "Gap Year" Between H.S and College?
Asked by S.Y. from Pittsburgh
on May 26, 2009
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My son is considering a "gap year". He would like to (possibly)get his own apartment with a roommate and save for college (I think living at home while working full ti...
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- My personal experience tells me that I should have taken the gap year. I ended up going right into college and by the time the 3rd semester rolled around, I dropped o...
- S., I scanned the responses but didn't see any mention of Americorps...sorry if this winds up being a repeat. I am in the strongest support of a PRODUCTIVE "gap ...
- Hi S., Although you have a lot of good advice, I felt I needed to respond as well. My son and I had this same conversation earlier this year. My son will also be ...
Financial Aid Application Information
Asked by R.M. from Miami
on February 14, 2008
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My son has 17 years old and he has a senior,what's the best time to fill for financial aid
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- The sooner the better. That way you can check out your scholarship options.
- You can start now. Here is the website http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.com/ There is also Bright Futures in the state of Florida if he has a GPA 3.0 and higher...
- I am a daughther who is 17 years old and also a senior. I already sent the papers for the financial aid. The school counselor is the person in charge for this applic...
Mommy Wants to Learn New Things and Eventually Go to a 4 Yr College
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on August 25, 2007
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Hi moms. I feel stuck. I am a 31 yr old mommy trying to get into college. After many years of not doing it because of wanting to take care of this person and that pe...
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- I work at UIC and while I don't know all the ins and outs of Chicago City Colleges, I'd say that most schools are zoos. You just have to stick it out and have a plan a...
- Why don't you look into a paralegal career? I know they have a 4 month full time or a year part time certification program at Roosevelt on State Street. You can also t...
- All I wanted to say was, "HURRAH for you!" What a champ! Most people wouldn't have tried even this far along the path and at the first stumbling block would have sai...
Financial Aid Applications
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on April 1, 2008
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How can we get more parents to complete the financial aid applications so that high school seniors can go to college? I am disheartened at the fact that there are so ...
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- Tell them to ask their parents for the tax forms so they can fill it out. Maybe even suggest that you sit with the highschooler at their home or suggest a meeting at ...
- I am just starting to look at colleges for my oldest son. I would like to know about where such applications can be found. You can bet I will be filling them out!!! ...
- Well, let me tell you, I have done all I could to encourage my daughter to apply for financial aid and scholarships. I started bugging her before the end of her junio...
