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I'm a college professor, and I'm not sure I'll send my kid to college. A degree isn't required for success.
As a professor, I know college isn't for everyone. It's costly, and some careers don't require a de…
Sarah Graves
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My daughter was too overwhelmed to focus on her college applications. I became the nagging parent.
My high-achieving high school senior was too overwhelmed to work on her college applications. I dev…
Alana Sheeren
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I taught college-bound seniors for a decade. Here's what many wanted their parents to know about college admissions.
As a high school teacher, I worked closely with college-bound teens. They want parents to know that…
Alexandra Frost
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College in the US was too expensive, so these students opted for Europe
Besides the draw of cheaper tuition, some American students choose to study abroad for the chance t…
Erin Liam
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I'm a single mom with 2 kids in college. My divorce devastated me financially, so I feel guilty I can't help with their tuition.
I always planned to pay for my kids' colleges, but my divorce forced me to go bankrupt. I can't hel…
Amber Campbell
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Gen Z turns to TikTok to find the perfect school. Some college students are cashing in.
TikTok has emerged as a way for Gen Zs to scrutinize prospective colleges from the eyes of other st…
Erin Liam
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I wanted my daughter to graduate from college debt-free, so I bought a storage unit business. It paid for her entire tuition.
My husband and I bought a storage unit business, which needed a lot of work. It became so successfu…
Nancy Brier
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I begged my daughter not to go away for college and instead stay home. She refused, and I can't let go of my fear.
I told my daughter to live at home and commute to college, but she wants to live in dorms. We keep …
Tim Stevensen
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I wish I'd dropped out of college. Graduating with a degree didn't justify my now-mounting debt.
I'm in a lot of student loan debt — even though my degree did nothing for my career. I wish I had d…
Eibhlis Gale-Coleman
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I make my son pay for his college tuition. If he gets good grades each semester, I pay him back.
I want my kids to understand just how costly college really is. So I make my son pay upfront, and t…
Rachel Cherry White
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I've toured many colleges with my sons. I recommend visiting this one place on every campus to see if the school is the right fit.
On a college tour, we visited the dining hall. My son walked away from me, sat at a table, and conn…
Cristine Struble
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I was the last generation in college without a smartphone. We were more spontaneous, and social media didn't dictate our lives.
In college, I didn't have a smartphone. We had spontaneous hangouts, knew nothing about strangers, …
Vanessa Ogle
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I have 5 kids and can't pay for their college. I decided not to do a 529 plan, and here's how we are helping them out instead.
We decided to not have 529 plans for our kids and instead set up UTMA accounts for them. They are m…
Kate Wehr
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I went to an Ivy League college. The education alone wasn't worth the price tag, but the special privileges I now have are priceless.
Columbia's classes and student life weren't worth the student loans. However, being an Ivy League a…
Santiago Barraza Lopez
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My daughter decided not to go to college right after high school. I'm proud of her for exploring her interests first.
It wasn't easy to accept that my daughter didn't want to go to college at first. But she's taking h…
Laura Falin
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I stopped saving for my son's college tuition. I decided to save for my forever home instead.
I'm not saving for my son's college tuition; I've already sacrificed my career for him. I'm focusin…
Ashley Archambault
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Thinking about sending your kid abroad for college? Here are 6 tips from college advisors and students for a successful move.
"Recognize that your experience is going to be a bit different, but it doesn't mean it's any less r…
Erin Liam
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The 10 college majors that pay off when searching for a job
The "most valuable college majors" according to Bankrate included several engineering fields.
Madison Hoff
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When I graduated college this summer, I feared I would always long for my college days. But post-grad life is just as fulfilling.
After college graduation, I was upset, longing for my college campus and friends. But I am finding …
Victoria Heath
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Stop asking my kids what their plans are for college. It's the question they hate the most.
It's common to ask teens what they plan to do after high school and what college they want to atten…