Here you will find some of the questions that Ruth deals with often. Many of these questions don't have right or wrong answers. Much depends upon the specifics of the situation. The answers that follow are Ruth's opinion of the answer to a generic question.
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My son is only a mediocre student in high school. Are there colleges that could work with him to improve his academics?
My daughter relies heavily on her accommodations to get good grades. I understand that colleges don't have to offer accommodations the way they do in high school. Are there schools that do offer the same types of help for students like my daughter?
Do you have any ideas on how to help with the crushing costs of college?
My son has told us he wants to take a "gap year" before he goes to college. It sounds like an excuse to take a year off. Is there any value in a "gap year?"
Our daughter has recently come out to us as being gay. She has a small group of friends at her small public high school. What should we be aware of when selecting a college?
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