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Dear Lisa is intended for both members and visitors of the 3GB community to share their thoughts and concerns with The Substantive Mom. Lisa promises to be forthright and to not sugar coat issues. She will rely on her experience as a woman, a mother, and a responsible member of society to give you a new perspective. There is no topic that is too hot for this chatty mom of three. Please feel free to submit your questions and if your entry is chosen, you will be notified by email. We will be sure to change names in order to protect your privacy. Lisa wishes that she can respond to all of the questions submitted, but just like housework, there just isn’t enough time to keep up with everything. She will, however, do her best to select a wide array of topics, so that she will be able to touch on a variety of issues affecting today’s parents and children.
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Question:
College and beyond? How do you decide? I have two children: one in high school and one in college… And what about grad school? We want the best for our children.
- Anonymous
Answer:
Dear Anonymous,
Go for the best financial aid package. Speaking from experience, I chose a college based on its Ivy League reputation. Truth be told, undergraduate programs are all fairly the same. It’s what you make of them. Teach your children the importance of internships and networking. They, not the college names, are the keys to landing the best jobs. As for graduate school, that’s up to your children. If they want to put themselves in the hole for a name, they will have to pay the bill later. Coming from a prestigious grad school can get you the interview, but ultimately your skills will land you the job.
Also, have your children talk to their college and high school advisors to obtain a list of scholarships. There are so many scholarships that are available that we just don’t take advantage of.
Best of luck!
- The Substantive Mom
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