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Help your teen prepare for college, read tips to help you save for college, and find information about safety and crime on American college and university campuses.

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Almost a year after the Virginia Tech shooting, colleges are getting smarter about campus risks. RD gives out grades and tells parents what to study up on.

18 Questions Parents Should Ask About Campus Safety

Print out this list of top questions you should ask to evaluate how secure your child's college is.

From Drug Addict to Class Act

Brenda Combs was a homeless crack addict. How did she wind up a respected schoolteacher?

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Help your teen prepare for college, read tips to help you save for college, and find information about safety and crime on American college and university campuses.

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