College Preparation
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College Advice
Asked by B.F. from Dallas
on March 13, 2009
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Hey Mamas, I have a senior in high school who will be attending college in the fall in a town about 3 hours south. I need to know from moms who have children in colle...
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- For buying things for a dorm room, you can go to Bed, Bath and Beyond and purchase what you need ahead of time. If there is a BB&B in the town (or a town close by) whe...
- These moms have given some great advice here! I'm a professor at a major university, and I have a son in college at a different university. Here are a few things I'd l...
- Wow, so many things I wish I had done differently but these are the ones that stand out: 1) I wish I had gone to a local Jr. College first to get my feet wet and no...
College Tours
Asked by B.W. from San Francisco
on June 10, 2011
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My son just finished up his sophomore year of high school and I'm thinking it's time we start thinking about doing some college tours. Anyone have any advice on how/w...
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- We had the help of "college coach" (paid for by my husband's company). They looked at my daughters grades, PSAT scores, and a survey she filled out and gave her a lis...
- We are startign this summer. Mine is has just finished her junior year.
- If he is interested this early, it's good. But if he isn't, then wait. It's pretty expensive to do these college tours. My freshman in high school has no interest -...
Who Pays for College...?
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on October 13, 2011
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Are we as parents obligated/responsible for paying for our kids college? In a perfect world we would all have started a college fund when they were babies and at coll...
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- This came up a couple of months back and I was absolutely in the minority that we take responsibility for our only daughter's education (plus braces, medical care, spo...
- In a perfect world I would gladly pay for college for the kids. In the real world they are going to have to apply for scholarships, get awards for sports or some other...
- If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. I think it's pretty passive aggressive for you to tell your son "I'll help you when I can." I understand your f...
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 Choice
Asked by L.B. from Glens Falls
on March 17, 2010
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I have a 17 year old daughter, senior in high school. She has been accepted at a great college 3 hours away from home and 2 local community colleges near home. My husb...
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- 3 hours is nothing! You could get up at 6am (most older people have no problem getting up early-no offense, you know what I mean, I hope) and be there by 9am. Just in ...
- If she doesn't know what she wants to do how about her going to the local community college for a semester or 2. That way she can take the college basics and a wide ra...
- y suggestion for at least the first year is to go with a community college if she doesn't really know what she wants to do. It is a great way to get the gen ed stuff ...
Chestnut Hill College
Asked by M.M. from Washington DC
on September 23, 2011
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Really, I have never heard of it.
We have received junk mail from them, but we get junk mail form everyone. It's a bit overwhelming.
So my question is; Has an...
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- Hi M. - I can't speak to the program, but the campus is in a lovely suburban-esque neighborhood. (Its right on the edge of Philly.)
- Hi M., I'm sorry I don't know anything about Chestnut Hill. But I wanted to say, if your daughter is interested in engineering Drexel is an excellent school. It's a co...
- It's a great school! Very popular in this area. A friend of mine from HS attended for undergrad and grad. She is a special ed teacher. I think once your daughter...
Getting Ready for College. When to Start?
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on June 14, 2012
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I'd like to ask parents of kids who are already in college when do you recommend to start the whole college research? When do you start looking at the colleges, progra...
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- Most high schools have programs for kids and parents to go over the basics. I think now is too early. If the guidance department is any good, they will be coordinati...
- You really should wait until end of sophomore/beginning junior year. There is no point in researching a bunch of schools until you know what your son's grades look li...
- First of all congratulations! Very exciting time! First of all, you no longer have to declare your major until the end of the Sophomore year.. Our daughter did not ...
Need Advice on Preparing for College
Asked by D.H. from Dallas
on April 24, 2007
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Hi Moms and Teachers. I need some advice on preparing for College for my Nephew. He is finishing 9th grade. He takes all AP classes and make all A's. What should he b...
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- Many scholarships focus solely on community service or membership in a specific organization. You may want to register at http://fastweb.com/ to see the range of schol...
- I can't believe no one has mentioned this yet...so that is why I have to comment. I've heard this from a number of different families/relatives that are going through ...
- Become close friends with the counselors at his school.. they'll be able to help a lot! Be sure he starts applying for scholarships at the beginning of his senior yea...
Going Back to College
Asked by L.M. from Tucson
on September 2, 2011
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I apologize ahead of time. This is a really long queston.
Im 29yrs old. I am married with two young girls. Ages 6 and 3. I work full time, or i should now say wo...
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- I remember my calculus class. After being out of high school for 22 years I had forgot simple things like multiplying fractions. Technically I shouldn't have been al...
- It doesn't sound like you want to be a nurse, and I don't think that you should pursue something you don't want to just for the money. Nursing is hard enough when you...
- Do NOT get a degree in something you think you won't like, or aren't sure you'll like. Your husband may love nursing; you may go through it all and discover that you d...
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...
