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How to Help Your Child Choose a College

How can a parent best help his or her child pick the right college? What should you make sure to do, and what should you avoid? What resources are available?



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by Bryan_Carey
 Mar 24 '01 Give Advice, But Don't Act Authoritative
Parents should assist the student in making a decision about where to go to college, but they should not force their children to go a particular school.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by GravityGirl
 Jul 23 '02 Tips for Helping Your Child Choose a College
Be supportive and ask questions if you don't know the answer. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by three_ster
 Jun 11 '04 How to help your child choose a college that is right for them.
Choosing the right school is a very hard decision, and knowing that you can help make that decision is a very powerful tool... use that power wisely.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by spongebob_man1
 Mar 17 '04 COLLEGE SELECTION - There's So Many Choices But Don't Pick For 'Em
Guidance and advice work better than a dictatorship or a guilt trip. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by underdawg
 Apr 09 '05 Say "No" To Ivies!
Why I'm at Rutgers instead of Yale.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by LuckyLucille
 Nov 18 '00 Review.com -- Compare Different Colleges at the Same Time on the Same Page!
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by AngelaBar
 Sep 11 '00 Don't be fooled at Orientation
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by videodude
 Jun 02 '04 Should We Live Here Anymore?
Location is an important factor when picking the right school for a student, because access and proximity can lift morale and maturity.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Social14
 Mar 18 '01 Help, but do not pressure!
Be supportive, but not constrictive. Remember that this is their life and their choice - not yours! Be there for them - they need you.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by kelly60
 Sep 19 '00 Guide them but don't push them
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by caithnessfan
 Aug 12 '01 WOW! This one has a 10-1 Female to Male ratio!!!!
Discuss calmly the reality of finances, academics, and costs. NEVER try to force any one early on, it'll usually push away instead of towards that one.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by irbykb
 Jul 24 '00 Encouragement... not Pressure
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by kinganamort
 Jul 20 '00 It Is Their Decision But Be Their Guide
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by McKinley926
 May 16 '01 Be your Child's personal College counselor
In order to help your child you need to promote and early start to their college search. That is the key!... read full review 		Very Helpful
by bwyckoff1
 Aug 29 '00 College Parents 101
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