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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...
High School - What Things Make You More Attractive for Colleges and Scholarships
Asked by S.T. from Denver
on July 10, 2011
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Hi,
Glanced over some prior answers. I have a son heading into High School next month. What are the most important things he can do to increase the likelihood of gett...
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- I guess I was lucky, graduated with a 3.95 on the honor society, did just above average on SAT,ACT got a full tuition scholarship no problem. However i played a littl...
- There are lots of great answers here. I didnt read them all so might be repeating--sorry. Yes, your son should take the PSAT early (as a sophomore) if possible so he...
- HI! I'm a non-traditional full-time student, mother, and employee(I basically don't sleep from late august to early may! lol). I've been fortunate in that i have yet...
Music, Gymnastics, Dance, Sports
Asked by L.K. from San Antonio
on September 11, 2008
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Can anyone point me in the direction of free, yes, free lessons of any sort for my three children? I have a 5, 4, and 2yr. old. We live in the NE area of SA but do n...
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- I hear ya...but haven't found anything like that...the cheapest sports events stuff that I have found is a group called upward which is a christian organization. It's...
- Hi there. Cub scouts and girl scouts (brownies) are very inexpensive. The annual dues is $10. You can check on-line at www.joincubscouting.org for your nearest troo...
- The YMCA is always a good place to start. One response mentioned the Community Bible Church off 1604 and Redland Rd. They are wonderful over there as my daughter is a ...
Preparing Early for College
Asked by L.R. from Houston
on September 10, 2010
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Does anyone have any suggestions for websites or other places to start applying for scholarships. My daughter is an eighth grader and I know we need to start early. ...
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- 8th grade is a bit early for applying for scholarships. It is NOT too early to have college visits. I think it is important for students to understand the importanc...
- It's way too early. You could start with a savings plan (your state may have one - check with high school guidance). The high school SHOULD have a program for colleg...
- Fast Web. But yes, 8th grade's a little early.
What Do People Usually Do?
Asked by Y.I. from Dallas
on November 30, 2007
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My daughter is in junior college and we are trying to plan for the junior and senior year at a regular college. What do people usually do to pay for college? She won'...
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- If i had all my graduate education to do over again - I would have secured a scholarship and NOT have gotten financial aid through the government. I have had a very d...
- First apply for FAFSA on the Web at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Even if you do not qualify many of the school loans require that you apply for FAFSA first. Second go to ...
- Go to the financial counselor if she doesnt know which college she wants to go to go to the junior college she goes to now and the financial office should be able to h...
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...
What Is the Goal of Putting Your Kids in Too Many Sports?
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on April 20, 2012
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One of my girlfriends has two teenagers. Ever since these kids could walk, they have been active in some sort of sport, usually more than one sport at a time. Curren...
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- I think it is VERY unrealistic to hope for a scholarship. In our school district (which graduates nearly 1000 kids per year) I'm pretty sure only 8 kids got scholarsh...
- One of my kids loves sports and wants to play all of them. We don't let him, of course. But that's more out of my own laziness than anything else. It's fun to go as...
- My daughter plays lots of sports, always has. She is a sophomore and this year she played field hockey and basketball for school. She is also on a travel soccer team w...
Do You Treat Your Kids Equally on Every Issue?
Asked by S.O. from San Antonio
on August 20, 2011
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OK----here's a question I have to ask. I have not seen it before on Mamapedia and the recent "discussions" I have had with my husband mean that I have to ask...
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- My mother was always hung-up on this too an dI never understood it b/c we didn't care! Our gifts for all occassions were all in the same ball park and she seemed to p...
- I agree with you 100% for the reasons that others have already mentioned. My boys are 7 and 13, and they learned early on that we would do what was best for each of t...
- That way lies madness :) You just can't be exactly equal with kids when they aren't twins! You'll go completely nuts, and you'll have kids who are always looking over ...
Homeschooling Question...
Asked by H.D. from Dallas
on June 23, 2011
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Hi,
I'm living in a state now that is definitely PRO homeschooling as I see stores geared towards it, stores advertise themselves as a good place for homeschool day...
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- You've gotten some great, indepth answers already! But I wanted to add that my oldest began high school home school last year. I've always home schooled them, but high...
- Hi H., I don't mind at all to answer your questions. I was very curious like you are before homeschooling. I homeschool 2 boys (11 & 5 years old). Homeschooling is...
- Hi H.. Welcome to Texas :) Yes we are a VERY home school friendly state for sure. I home school my two sons ages 4 (completed kindergarten, going into first) and 6 (go...
What to Look For/questions to Ask at a College Fair
Asked by J.M. from Denver
on September 17, 2011
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My oldest daughter is a Senior, #1 in her class, involved in everything at school but sports, takes piano (12 years), does Krav Maga, community theater, is the Yearboo...
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- Since she doesn't know what she wants to study (and that's fine) you needto make sure that the school has many options for her to checkout and choose from. Try to get ...
- I would recommend two things. First, look at the US World and News Report rankings of schools. You can look at public schools, private schools, liberal arts schools e...
- You need to figure out your priorites in a college. Do you want your daughter close or far (think air fare), a commuter college or one with strong campus life, religi...
