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Advice on Computer Purchase for College
Asked by E.E. from Minneapolis
on August 18, 2008
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My daughter is starting college this year and "needs" a laptop for homework, online classes, etc. She says that Apples are used by most colleges and are the preferred...
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- My husband runs a computer repair business (www.IowaComputerRepair.com). Here is what he said to tell you: It depends on what she is studying and what she intends ...
- Actually E., she does need a computer because most of the assignments are now dictated on-line AND are expected to be turned in on-line. Add to that the FAFSA form deb...
- We are the midst of the college search process. Each college has different requirements regarding computers. Some that we have visited have computer labs in nearly e...
College Graduation Party at 35?
Asked by A.K. from Dallas
on March 8, 2011
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I will FINALLY be graduating in May from college at the ripe old age of 35. LOL. I have been told that I should have a graduation party, but I don't know if people wi...
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- I think it's a great accomplishment and definitely worth celebrating! Congratulations! Sorry, no advice on where to have the party.
- My BIL had one at 35. He was very proud of his accomplishment and so was my sister. Have one!
- you should definitly have a party. jsut gather your friends and send an invite that says hey come celebrate with me. won't be the same as a previous poster said but h...
Going Back to College
Asked by A.H. from Detroit
on February 22, 2008
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I am 27 I have A 4 year old and A 5 month old, I am going back to college. I have been a stay at home mom for almost 3 years now. Anyone have any ideas to help my kids...
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- Get a picture book that is baby proof like mabey just some laminated pictures of the family together and put them on a ring so your children won't miss you as much. Fo...
- Dear A., Two points that may help... I did this and I am now 53 with grown children. #1 I made meals ahead of time. I would make the meals for the week on Sat...
- Been there, done that! Many days and nights of sitting at the computer with my 2 year old on my lap, while I typed papers. Not easy, but I have an awesome husband th...
College Graduation Gift
Asked by A.K. from Dallas
on May 9, 2008
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I need some creativity! I have a very dear friend who is graduating from college with her Master's degree. She's married and has a career, so she doesn't really need...
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- Hi A.! I sell Steel My Heart. You can personalize an $8 magnet all the way up to a $150 titanium ring. With key tags, thermoses, door plates and bunches of other st...
- My sister is graduating from law school next week. She always appreciates the keep sakes. Maybe a nice piece of jewelry that she can have forever and always remember h...
- Put together a remember when scrapbook of her..Talk to family and other friends and get pics from high school past college days and now...Have those friends and family...
College Tuition: Whose Responsibility Is It?
Asked by A.B. from Pittsburgh
on August 7, 2011
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I have thoughts on pros and cons of both sides to this, but I'm very curious as to what your thoughts are.
* Provided college is the right choice for your child, th...
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- Here's the deal my parents made with my brothers and me. They paid our tuition, but we only had four years. Anything beyond four years had to come out of our pocket. I...
- I think if parents are able to help their children with college or after-school training tuition, then that's awesome, but there's nothing wrong with a kid having to c...
- If any of our children want a college degree, we believe it should be done as cheaply, quickly and as close to home as possible. The first two years are high school re...
Financial Planner/Advisor for Kids College
Asked by A.L. from Dallas
on May 16, 2011
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So, I am wondering if any financial advisors out there can help me with this. I am currently in grad school and when I finish I will be making a good salary. My oldest...
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- May I recommend Mark Cannon with Ameriprise Financial - ###-###-####. He's a really nice and intelligent person with a young family of his own. He's been really help...
- I highly recommend Shirley White-Stevens in Allen: http://www.shirleywhitestevens.com/ Not only is she an independent certified financial planner, but she specializes...
- A., I have a WONDERFUL financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Richardson. He is on Campbell Road, just east of 75. His name is Charlie Pepkin. He's been my f...
Son and College Plans Are Scaring Me!
Asked by L.J. from Birmingham
on July 22, 2008
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Our son is a 17 yr. old rising high school senior and is so very talented and smart (all honors and AP classes). Tonight he dropped a bomb shell on me just at the tim...
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- How about just take 1 or even 2 classes. Keep the load very, very light and he can still have time to work and play? B.
- I took and break and guess what...I never went. I am not complaining because I have a great job that pays well but I hate that I don't have a degree. I can't quit my ...
- Sometimes young people do need a break. In Louisiana, if you choose, the kids start school at 4, pre-k, and continue through 12th grade. That is 14 years of school. ...
College Graduation Gift from Parents
Asked by M.M. from Houston
on April 27, 2013
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What did your parents give you for college graduation? Graduation is just two weeks away and I still don't know what to give my son. I want to acknowledge this accom...
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- What a great news! Congratulation! I got a car for my graduation not too long ago:) Is there any way that you can ask him? If no, i would buy a gift card.
- My daughter is also graduating from college in two weeks. She has earned her BSN. I have been wondering the same thing and then I thought, Why do we need to do more?...
- My mother took me on a trip to Ireland. We were not wealthy people by any stretch of the imagination, she just knew I had always wanted to go, she had already been, p...
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...
Online College Degree?
Asked by C.S. from Minneapolis
on October 4, 2009
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Hello! I am wondering if anyone out there has attended or is attending online classes/college or gotten an online degree? I have some college credits and would really ...
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- Hi C., I just graduated from Park University Online with my four year bachelors degree in Social Psychology. I completely understand where you are coming from w...
- My husband is on his 2nd semester at University of Phoniex online. His sister just also enrolled there. And one of my girlfriends is doing part of it online, part in...
- I would check with your local college and find out what they offer for online classes as the schools that are stricktly on line (such as Pheonix) charge MUCH higher ra...
