Dear Abby: ; Make the Most of College, Responders Advise Student
Charleston Daily Mail › May 19, 2011
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DEAR ABBY: May I respond to "Bound for College" (April 9), the high school senior who is distressed because she may have to go to a state university?
This is America, the land of opportunity, NOT the land of entitlement. A college education is a luxury, not a right. How fortunate she is to have parents who can send her to college. It is my hope that her father does get that job at the university. What an excellent benefit he will have to get reduced tuition for his offspring. If, however, that is not good enough for her, it is her right to refuse that gift. Then she may go to the school of her choice AND pay for it herself. With the cost of tuition today, that will be quite an undertaking. There are a number of options: student loans, grants, scholarships, a job or an enlistment in the military.See the full content of this document
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Dear Abby: ; Make the Most of College, Responders Advise Student
As you mentioned, Abby, in your response, education is what you make of it. My suggestion to "Bound for College" is, los...
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