I'm contemplating asking Skinner to start a "College Parents" group

[Algernon Moncrieff]

The idea would be to share struggles, thoughts, solutions, etc. on topics such as:

- Scholarships & Financial Aid
- The costs and benefits of early decision, regular decision, and early action
- College visits
- Places to find used texts
- 2 years @ Community college + 2 years @ 4-year school vs. 4 years @ 4-year school
- Grad schools


Any thoughts, criticisms, ideas, suggestions?

[femmocrat]

1. Great idea!

It would be very useful for DUers who are parents, as well as DUers who are back in school. We have quite a few non-traditional students here.

[Algernon Moncrieff]

4. Maybe "College Resources" would be a better name?

I'm not trying to exclude folks trying to self-fund, and adult/returning schoolers are a big thing.

[azmom]

2. Great. My daughter

Is starting her second year at Mount Holyoke College. The application process was very intimidating and stressful. We did okay in terms of scholarships, but I think we could have done better with more info.

[Algernon Moncrieff]

3. Thanks!

What do you wish you had known?

[azmom]

5. Not to rely on

School counselors for help or information.

[Algernon Moncrieff]

6. I've found school counselors generally have a limited wheelhouse

They are really in-tune with the local colleges and junior colleges, as well as whatever the major state school is. Out of state stuff -- not so good.

[azmom]

8. Agree, that is why

A DU support group would be a good idea.

[lunasun]

7. I am looking forward to it !