Monthly Archives: June 2010

Student Indebtedness

June 25, 2010 posted by Valerie
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I’ve been involved in several discussions lately about the benefits and dangers associated with students borrowing money to pay for their college educations. Comment #1: My niece is crazy. She’s borrowed $90K to finance her doctorate in Physical Therapy. Comment … Continue reading →

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Solving the College Admissions Puzzle – Seminar

June 17, 2010 posted by Valerie
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Parents have lots of questions about college admissions and how to best help their teen find and apply to the right set of colleges. You can search the internet, read blogs, watch TV shows, listen to your friends and neighbors, … Continue reading →

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8 Habits of Successful College Students

June 16, 2010 posted by Valerie
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Dick Light, Harvard Professor, talked to us at the HECA convention earlier this week. He reported the results of years of research investigating what makes some students successful in college while others struggle. Here’s the list: 1. Establish a relationship … Continue reading →

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College Visits – shopping or buying trips

June 8, 2010 posted by Valerie
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Parents often ask, “When’s the best time to take my child on college visits?” My quick answer is, “Whenever you can”. Fall or summer or spring or winter, whatever works into your busy family schedule, that’s the best time. College … Continue reading →

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