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CINCINNATI, March 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when our nation's colleges are under intense scrutiny, Making College Count is an empowering voice that will help students excel in college and create great career opportunities. The college success book offers a proven framework for achievement within the classroom, extracurricular activities, and work experiences.

January 24, 2011 -- College Parents of America, the nation's only membership organization of current and future college families, officially announced the re-launch of its website at www.collegeparents.org.Founded in 1997, the mission of College Parents of America is to assist parents on what is desirable and possible in terms of the successful preparation, transition, adjustment and completion through college. The organization provides it members with valuable and unique benefits. These include:

Arlington, VA - College Parents of America, the nation's only membership organization for current and future college parents, today announced the launch of the Doug and Grace Laughlin Family Scholarships, a new dual scholarship program named in honor of the organization's founder and intended to assist first-generation college students and exceptional student leaders to meet the rising cost of a college education.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, OCTOBER 20, 2009 "While the College Board suggests that family financial difficulties are placing greater pressure on school financial aid budgets, the real issue is just the opposite: sustained annual increases in the cost of college are placing even greater pressure on family budgets.  Just last week, the federal government announced a zero rate of inflation for the past year.  It's only natural for parents to question why colleges are raising their prices yet again, while the rest of our economy is inflation-free."