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Pick a State University for the Right Reasons
Tweet Share on Facebook September 28, 2010 CommentWhile the Ivy League and other super-select universities grab much of the media attention, most teenagers end up attending their own state schools.
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How to Keep in Touch With College Students
Tweet Share on Facebook September 21, 2010 Comment (3)When children head off to college how much contact should parents have with them?
This question has generated a lot of angst over the years and maybe it's because nobody knows how much communication is appropriate. Is one call a week enough? How about a dozen? Do text messages and E-mails count? And what about Skype, instant messaging, and Facebook?
[Read 5 Social Media Tools for College Students.]
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4 More Ways to Cut College Costs
Tweet Share on Facebook September 14, 2010 Comment (1)How can you cut college costs? I recently wrote about some ways to cut the cost of college.
The best way to save money on college is to pick schools that will provide your child with the most generous financial aid packages. There are, however, other ways to shrink costs. Here are four more of my favorites:
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College Doesn't Have to Involve Debt
Tweet Share on Facebook September 7, 2010 Comment (1)Should you borrow for college?
Zac Bissonnette, the author of Debt-Free U: How I Paid for an Outstanding College Education Without Loans, Scholarships, or Mooching Off My Parents, doesn't think so.
