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Should My Student Join An Honor Society And How To Choose One?

I was at Florida State University recently and was walking through the student union after wrapping up a lunch meeting.  I was a bit surprised, and honestly proud, to notice a student who was standing alone and reading his invitation to join the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS).  At first I thought I should keep walking but after a few steps further I knew I couldn’t pass up the chance to congratulate him.

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Most Families Say College is Worth the Cost

83% of families believe students will earn more money with a college degree.
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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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Buying a College Laptop? 6 Tips & What to Look For!

Nowadays, a decent laptop is just as essential to a college student as pencil and paper. Not only does it help to get school work done faster and more efficiently, but it also opens doors to unlimited amounts of educational resources and useful information. If you’re going off to college soon, a laptop should be […]
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2018 College Admissions: Finding True North as a College Parent

We define True North in the college admissions process as something that enables your student to stay focused. CollegeParents.org contains many resources on college admissions.  All of the tips and insights often get lost, however, and sometimes it just helps to have a simple list of how families can play an important role in the college admissions process.