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Challenges Boys Face in Going to College
Jun 07, 2012RSC's Communications Director John Briggs sat down with Marie Roker-Jones, host of Raising Great Men, to discuss the challenges boys face in going to college. Among the highlights are:
Listen to the entire interview below:
Special thanks to Marie and Raising Great Men Radio for having us on. Visit RaisingGreatMen.com to learn more about the issues boys face.
- Parents should discuss college with students in grade school, but the serious work begins in 8th or 9th grade.
- Boys often underestimate the education they need for careers that interest them.
- College prep is now a 4-year process.
- The biggest mistake parents make is not getting the student ready for college early enough.
- Facebook is replacing the college interview. It can both hurt or help your chances of admission.
- Juniors need a full college plan going into senior year.
Listen to the entire interview below:
Listen to internet radio with Marie Roker Jones on Blog Talk Radio
Special thanks to Marie and Raising Great Men Radio for having us on. Visit RaisingGreatMen.com to learn more about the issues boys face.
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