Questions to Save you from the Wrong College; Just Ask

Some families select a car more carefully than a college or university.

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College Students and Helicopter Parents; A Bad Combination

From college presidents and deans to student residence hall staff, many college employees are parents themselves. And, even those who are not are well attuned to the challenges of being a parent and how parents strive to give their children every possible opportunity.

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Do Colleges Care About Co-Curricular Activities?

Don’t let anyone tell you that having a long list of extra-curricular activities from high school is more important than grades when it comes to college admittance. If, however, your transcripts show consistent good grades, they’ll want to see what else you did with your time in high school. You don’t have to have been the captain of the football team, a solid showing at practices and game days is good enough. The important thing is that you’ve found something that you really enjoyed and stuck with it. Here’s how you can go about finding what interests you:

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Finding the Best College for You

Choosing which college or university to attend is one of the biggest decisions a teenager will make. This decision should be based on more than just the academics. Schools have personalities and it is important match the student’s and the school’s personalities.

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Financial Aid; Can you negotiate?

One of the most common questions parents and adult students ask is whether or not they can negotiate for an improved scholarship or financial aid package.

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The Importance of Campus Visits

The first rule in choosing a college is to visit each and every college you are seriously considering. The reason college visits are so important is that they give you the opportunity to:

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How to Choose the Right College

Choosing a proper college is an important step in the life of a young person. In fact, it could have a big impact on the rest of your life. If you are not sure how to make such an important choice, then a brief look at my handy guide could be valuable for you.

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With the Economy in the Toilet, Is my Chance to Attend College out the Window?

Almost every family in America, regardless of its economic status, is concerned about the current state of the U.S. economy.

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Ten Rules to Guarantee a Good College Choice

It really isn’t hard to choose the right college. Just follow these ten rules.

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Great Colleges That Won’t Leave You Broke

As if going to college is not expensive enough, consideration must be paid to the quality of education a student can get while there. The goal is to prepare yourself to be gainfully employed for the duration of your adult years, right? Yale, Princeton and Harvard probably come to mind when discussions go to The Ivy League, but high school counselors have several other contenders at the top of their list that don’t include sky-high tuitions that are unattainable for the majority of students. Read on for some suggestions of quality, affordable colleges.

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