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 Consultants
Asked by N.H. from Dallas
on September 17, 2011
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Hi! Our first born has started his junior year of HS and we are starting to feel the college pressure. He happens to attend a very large school and the counselors don...
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- Why isn't your son finding the support he needs? When my kids were looking at colleges they found everything they needed on their own. Only your child knows what the...
- From a friend who has served on the college admission board at Stanford for years and goes over each new crop of applications, the best advice she has is to have done ...
- Our daughter is a Junior at Plano West. We are actively visiting colleges and have been for a year now. Plano West regularly has colleges visiting the campus during ...
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...
Finding College Scholarships
Asked by V.B. from Phoenix
on January 15, 2011
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Hi ladies! (and a few gents) My husband just got in to NAU (YEA) but now we have to pay for it!! I googled college scholarships and I'm overwhelmed! There is so muc...
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- Yup, we're in that grey area too. Try Fast Web. However, it does seem that most of the scholarships are for high school students. It might be harder to get them in...
- fast web is good. another place to watch. get your local newspaper and they are listed in there from time to time. also go to all the local highschool websites. go...
- If he's already been to a community college, he should contact that school's financial aid or job help office and see if there's already a resource he can use. I suspe...
Applying for College Acceptance to Multiple Schools -How Bad Does It Look?
Asked by M.K. from Kansas City
on September 18, 2011
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Being ex-military, I have three seperate schools under my belt. In trying to find a feasible way to return to school (and knowing I want to apply to at least 3 local c...
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- No - they won't even think about that. Just get your pre-requisites done and apply. LBC
- Absolutely not!!! 5 yrs after my bachelors degree and working, I decided to go to grad school. I only applied to 2 schools, b/c they were near my parents...
- First off thank you for your service and sacrifices for our country!! Are you utilizing the GI Bill? I would do what I needed to do to get all the pre-reqs done....
Value of College Preview Day Visits
Asked by R.L. from Los Angeles
on October 14, 2010
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Hi Mamas of high-academic teens,
I have several questions for you:
1. Did you take your son or daughter go to any college preview days in their senior year?
2. I...
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- This is what I did - my kids are too young for this yet. I didn't go to ANY previews. I had never even been to the town before moving to school. I know, probably no...
- Yes, we took my son on visits to several of his top schools during the summer prior to his senior year and during school (they were allowed 2 days off for documented c...
- I know that dance is not as important as college but I also know that this is the time in her life that she has the time and energy to pursue a passion without the res...
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 ...
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 ...
