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Schools Bullying Parents Regarding Attendence
There's also nothing wrong with getting a GED & some area colleges will even let ..... If it is an Illinois public school, state funding depends on daily ...
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- As a former educator in the Francis Howell School District, I can tell you that in my building these letters were generated automatically, regardless of the reason for...
- Sorry, I don't have any advice, but this makes me sick! As if these kids don't have enough to worry about already, and now they have to fear being kicked out of sch...
- I haven't read the other requests, but I have to say my 13 yr old "had" to be moved to a private school in the 2nd grade. He had missed 4 days in one week with a doub...
The Right Age to Start Kindergarten
A typical kindergarten class in Illinois will start the year with a handful of ...... not accepted to colleges when they were in the top 25% of their class. ...
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- K. I am an August person and started when I was 5. I had no problem and am now 31. I have a friend who was held back with my same b-day, and she always felt left o...
- I'd recommend checking with your pre-school teacher and see what they recommend for your son. Your pre-school teacher will have the most impartial opinion of your son...
- My 9 yr old was born Dec. 15. He was 2 weeks past the cut off for early Kindergarten testing. I am grateful now. He also was very smart. Talked eartly, could count...
College Savings Plan
Asked by C.F. from Joplin
on February 29, 2008
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I am a mother of 3 children, ages 12,8 and 3. I know that time flies when raising children and my daughter will be off to college before I know it. Does anyone out th...
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- C.- I work for a mutual fund company. There is a plan called a Coverdell Ira. I don't know all the exact details about the plan, but I am pretty sure the max amou...
- C., I am a nurse and I have also taught school. Our financial advisers suggested to us that we use the College Bound Fund program. You can make monthly deposits or ...
- As the others said.....529 plan. Also, go to upromise.com and become a member. You get rebates from retailers that are deposited into your 529s. (distributed between...
Bright Directions College Fund
Asked by K.G. from Chicago
on July 26, 2008
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My husband wants to set up this college fund for our son. I'm not sure if it is really a good investment or not. Could there be a better or different one to use. Any s...
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- I invest in Bright Start Illinois 529 plan. You get a nice tax break if you are an Illinois resident. I started with the Upromise fund and when I had my taxes done t...
- The Illinois Bright Starts one is considered one of the best in the country. It has lots of investment options, shows good returns (remember the market is awful at pr...
- Brightstart of Illinois was the best option we could find. There are different levels you can pick, safe to risky, and you can also transfer it to another child or adu...
Online College Question
Asked by N.M. from Chicago
on August 28, 2007
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Hi again ladies -- My husband is looking into online schools to become a programmer, he is currently a hardware and software guy, from training software, server mainte...
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- My Brother-in Law is in the same field as your husband. He just completed this year Univ. of Phoenix. He loved the flexibility, but I must warn you, the online progr...
- There are a lot of online programs that are run by bricks-and-mortar schools now. That's what I would look at instead of something like University of Phoenix online, j...
- Hi N.: I just wanted to comment but I must say you have received some good advice thus far from the other mammas here. I am currently attending Kaplan University an...
Looking for Suggestions on Returning to College
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on July 20, 2009
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Hi mom's~I'm in a bit of a dilemma right now & am hoping for any feedback you might have. I have decided to go back to college. My real passion is teaching-I've always...
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- Hi J., I think it's great you found your goal & are taking steps to get there. Here's what I'd suggest. First, take it slow. I was in the same boat only my kid...
- Talking from experience. I have wasted too many years wanting another career, and time just slipped by while I debated and and over thought it. If this is your passion...
- Most every college/university I know of has a daycare program on premise and at a discounted price. Discounted to what you would pay for a nanny or other daycare cent...
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 ...
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...
Seeking Excellent Pediatrician in Illinois
Asked by A.P. from Chicago
on August 31, 2009
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I have a one year old daughter who has been going to the same pediatrician since birth. However I have been very unhappy with the staff and as well as the doctor. They...
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- Hi A. - I highly recommend Child & Adolescent Health Associates in downtown Chicago (http://cahadr.com/). The team of physicians there have taken wonderful care of...
- Dr. Jeremy Pripstein at Lifetime Medical Associates at Rush (Jackson near Ashland). I don't love the office, but Dr. Pripstein is the best. He is very patient, takes...
- DR. THERESA KARCIC, MD NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 201 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 ###-###-#### Dr. Karacic has been in practice since 1994. She is G...
Family Physician and Dental
Asked by P.L. from Chicago
on June 3, 2008
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Dentist in Crystal lake, Illinois
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- Hi P.! Welcome to the area. My husband is a dentist in Crystal Lake. His name is Dr. Randy Halihan. Address: 475 W. Terra Cotta Ave. Suite B1 in Crystal Lake....
- For a dentist,we go to Dr. Frazier on rt 31 and college hill. We have gone there for 15 years. He has been kind, helpful, does excellent work and is great with our kid...
- Hello, If you need a pediatrician I would recommend the Pediatric Specialists of the Northwest. We use Dr. Barry Altschuler for our daughter but Dr. Mary Collins is ...
