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The College Catalog: Source of Information for Parents of College Students

May 12, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
The College Catalog or Course Catalog is an inclusive source of much of the important information that college students need for a successful college career. Each school’s catalog is different, but most contain the essential information for students. Some...

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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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Should Your Student Consider Taking a Gap Year Before Starting College?

May 7, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central

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College Lingo for College Parents: Talk the Talk! – Part 4

April 27, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Every profession, activity, or area of interest has its own jargon or set of specialized vocabulary. College is no different. College administrators, faculty members and students develop a set of short-hand terms that can be confusing to those not familiar with...

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College Lingo for College Parents: Talk the Talk! – Part 3

April 20, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Every profession, activity, or area of interest has its own jargon or set of specialized vocabulary. College is no different. College administrators, faculty members and students develop a set of short-hand terms that can be confusing to those not familiar with...

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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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College Lingo for College Parents: Talk the Talk! – Part 2

April 13, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Every profession, activity, or area of interest has its own jargon or set of specialized vocabulary. College is no different. College administrators, faculty members and students develop a set of short-hand terms that can be confusing to those not familiar with...

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Storing your college student's belongings over the summer.

April 8, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Your college student has almost made it through that tricky first year of college! She’s anxious for summer break and you are looking forward to having her home. But wait, you have a flash of memory of moving her to college last September! You remember the...

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