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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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College Parents Weekend Reading Room (5/2/2014)

  agnes scott college library. image by flickr user jkdatlanta (cc license) Looking for an early jump on your Sunday paper? College Parents of America recommends that you try these recent stories about higher education.
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Trends in Student Debt: Debt Levels of Graduating Classes Up, Income-Based Repayment Also Up

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Social Networks & Friends May Affect Student Success

As college parents, we have witnessed the influence of our children's friends. From elementary school to high school many of us have taken steps to encourage certain friendships or even to discourage other friendships.