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This is one of our favorite early contributions from an editor of College Parents of America. Enjoy a poem in good humor for college parents and families around the nation.
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POEM: ‘TWAS THE FUTURE COLLEGE PARENT’S WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the houseCollege applications were stirring, waiting the click of a mouse;The essays were done, saved as word docs with care,In hopes that high SAT scores soon would be there;The 12th-graders were nestled all snug in their beds,While visions of acceptance letters danced in their heads;And Mom with shrinking checkbook and Dad with plunging market cap,Found it difficult to relax for a long winter's nap;

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