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College Bound?

It's natural for first-year students to encounter challenges associated with the transition to college life. Use these tips to make your freshman year better. More


How To Avoid The Freshman 15
What Are The Most Popular College Majors?
Survival Guide To Dorm Living
College Students Have To Balance Class, Fun

Paying For College

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While most students and parents fret over paying for college tuition and room and board, there's another area that can also be costly -- spending money. More


How Will You Pay For College?
Loans, Work Programs Help College Students

Tips For Parents

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While parental involvement is key to a child's success in school, at what point does a participating parent become a smother mother -- or father? More


Stay Strong When Kid Leaves Home

Thriving In High School

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Participating in extracurricular activities is a great way to get involved, and it looks good on college and job applications. But how many is too many? More


How To Fight Teen Acne
High School: What Should Parents Expect?
Keep Teens Safe While They're Online

Preparing For College

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It's an exciting time: Your high school graduate is packing his or her bags for college. But how are mom and dad dealing with the change? More


SAT Vs. ACT: Which Is Right For You?

School Safety

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Is your child carrying home too many books from school? Heavy backpacks can cause a variety of health problems in children. More
Interactive: Calculate Backpack Weight

School Safety Pop Quiz
What Are Germiest Places At School?

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Plan Your Savings

How much money should you be sticking away for your child's college education? Try our calculator to get a general idea. More

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Slideshows

Take a look at some of the more memorable movies that took place on college campuses. More


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Along with choosing the right books, calculator and backpack for the upcoming academic year, don't forget to pick out the right wheels. More


From Bayside to East High, take a look at some of television's most memorable high schools. More


From Mrs. Krabappel on "The Simpsons" to Mr. Kotter from "Welcome Back Kotter," check out some of the most memorable TV teachers. More


From a large tree to a walking nut, take a look at some of the more bizarre college mascots. More

Interactives

Test your skills at ping pong, take a class picture, play dress-up and find hidden surprises around the classroom in this game. More


Show off your sense of style and creativity by decorating your own locker. More


Education
As the kids head back to school, they'll be facing more than just lessons and textbooks. Find out how much you know about some of the safety issues that may arise. More

Find out how much stuff you can jam into your child's backpack without causing harm. More

Check out the top schools in the United States. Does your school make the cut? More

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