College Preparation: The First Years

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Un-motivated College Student

V.W. asks from Houston

I have a 19 year old son who is in his second year of college and he is not even trying, his GPA is .25, in high school is maintained an A average and is very intelli...

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College education...who Pays? Parent or Student?

A.M. asks from Phoenix

I'm wondering how many of you M.'s out there feel that it is a parents obligation to pay for your children's college education? Do you feel that it is solely your re...

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Computer Engineering Programs: Advice on Selecting a College

M.P. asks from Chicago

I got such helpful responses on my questions about animals/science careers, that I'm turning to the wisdom of all of you again! My nephew graduated from college with...

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ITT Tech (Breckenridge College) for Nursing?

E.T. asks from Albuquerque

Hello all. Do any of you have any experience with Breckenridge College at ITT Tech for nursing? I have a friend looking to get an RN degree -- it's an associates degr...

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Daughters Wants to Transfer to Boyfriend's College

E.C. asks from New York

My daughter and her boyfriend had been dating for about a year when they both went to college very far apart. Ultimately they decided to stay together and it's been g...

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What Is It like to Go off to College and Live off Campus?

M.C. asks from Detroit

This past week my daughter informed me that she is going off to college. Originally, the entire family thought that my daughter would be living at home, working in to...

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Requesting Tips on Applying for Grants, Scholarships, Etc. for College

S.S. asks from Chicago

I have a 17 year old stepson who recently informed his Dad & I that he wants to attend a 4 yr. college next fall. Our plan was to have him stick around & get his bas...

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How to Encourage College Age Son to Engage with Younger Siblings?

D.D. asks from Phoenix

My just turned 20 yr old son (from 1st marriage) opted not to go away to university and stay at home to attend Jr. College. My husband and I took him to visit many co...

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Should We Still Pay for 20 Year Olds College If He Moves in with Girlfriend?

K.K. asks from Nashville

My husband and I have saved and sacrificed to finance both our two sons college educations.We have been honest with them that need to earn the education by being resp...

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What Is Your Opinion of Teens Taking a "Gap Year" Between H.S and College?

S.Y. asks from Pittsburgh

My son is considering a "gap year". He would like to (possibly)get his own apartment with a roommate and save for college (I think living at home while working full t...