Essential Information for Parents & Teens by Steve Wood & Stephanie Wood The college decision, although one of the most important family decisions, can be very difficult to make. This interview will not make the decision for you, but it will set down some key ideas and questions that few are talking about, but that many need to consider.
Topics include:
What you need to read about a college that is much more important than the full-color glossy catalog
Which campuses, if any, are safe havens from worldly temptations?
Who to talk to that really knows what is happening on any campus (hint: it’s not the admissions director)
Should debt be the answer to skyrocketing tuitions and fees?
Why having your children contribute financially to their college education encourages responsibility
An often-overlooked low cost option for college
The really big mistake middle class families make when selecting a college and a college major