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AdviceFreshman Year Loneliness Is Normal — Here’s What to Tell Your Student Before They Leave
This story was first shared in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. Kellsey Stokes is a wife and mom of two who attended […]
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ACTA Guide to When to Take the SAT and ACT
While many test-prep professionals publish suggestions for when to take the SAT and ACT, I’ve found that the right answer to when to take the tests really depends on the […]
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AdviceFollow These Steps to Help Get Your Student Into Engineering School
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC101) Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. In case anyone has a student trying to get […]
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AdviceCollege Tours: 6 Things to Pay Attention To
A recent discussion in our Paying for College 101 Facebook Community focused on what parents noticed on college tours that influenced their students’ college selection. Their honest input inspired us […]
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AdviceShould Students Work in High School?
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC101) Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. There are a number of benefits to working part-time […]
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AdviceFERPA: Are Students Required to Share Their College Records With Parents?
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, better known as FERPA, is a Federal law that “protects the privacy” of a student’s educational records. Once a student turns 18 they […]
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AdviceTop 6 Campus Safety Tips to Share With Your College Student
Campus safety is a major consideration when choosing a college. While most students make it through their college years without incident, some will, unfortunately, become victims of campus crime. According […]
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AdviceShould Your College Student Only Consider the Best Paying Majors?
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. Considering how expensive college is these days, students often wonder […]
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ApplyColleges with High Acceptance Rates
When you’re helping your child decide where to apply for college, it’s good to make a varied list of potential schools. Including a few universities with high acceptance rates can […]
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AdvicePaying for College with Credit Cards: What You Should Know
When the tuition bill comes due, your college will offer your student a few options. If there’s a balance after loans, grants, and scholarships, you may be tempted to pay […]
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ACTHow I Fought to Remove Compulsory Test Scores on Transcripts
Compulsory test scores on transcripts can hurt students who apply test-optional. Here’s how one parent fought to get the scores removed.
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AdviceTeen Jobs May Come With a Bonus: Scholarships
This story was originally published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) group. It has been edited for clarity and flow. “Definitely check around to see if your kid […]
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AdviceMy Daughter Chose to Study Overseas — and We Couldn’t Be Happier
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. Now that my daughter is off to school and a […]
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AdviceYour College Student May Need Help After Graduation. Are You Prepared?
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. Here’s yet another parenting lesson that I learned the hard […]
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AdviceHow to Pay for College Without Parents
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC101) Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. Paying for college and navigating the financial aid process […]
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AdviceTop Questions to Ask Your Student Before Making the Ultimate College Decision
A father asks his son, and suggests all students, answer these questions before making their college decision.
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Advice10 Reasons to Consider Smaller Schools With High Acceptance Rates
A version of this story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community and on U3k4college.com. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. By V. Peter Pitts, […]
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AdviceParents Share What They Got Right and Wrong During Junior Year of High School
Follow these tips during junior year of high school for the best college admissions results!
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AdviceHow to Pick a College That Loves You Back
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. I’m the mom of a high school senior headed to […]
