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Should My Student Consider Deferring Enrollment for College?

May 9, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Your “almost” college student has been accepted to college. Congratulations! That is cause for celebration – and probably some relief. But your student isn’t sure that beginning college just now is the right thing for him. Some students may decide to...

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College Textbooks: Tools of the Trade – The Last Act

April 16, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Your college student has just completed his course. He bought his textbook and used it diligently throughout the semester. Now that the course is over, he’s wondering what to do with this pile of books. He has several options. Keep the book.

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College Textbooks: Tools of the Trade – Making the Purchase

April 15, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Students may buy new books from the campus bookstore.

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College Textbooks: Tools of the Trade – Taking a Look

April 14, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Aside from tuition, one of the major expenses your college student will encounter during the college years will be the cost of textbooks. Students often head off to college knowing that they will need to buy their books and supplies, but having no idea how much to...

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The Course Syllabus: Roadmap to Success

April 7, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Almost every college course will begin with a syllabus. It is generally handed out to students on the first day of class. Some instructors may post their syllabi on line. The syllabus is the roadmap of the course. It lets the student know, at the...

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