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First a little background info. Son was always the youngest in his class due to his birthday, He had some health problems and ADHD, so by the time of his junior year in HS, he just wanted out. We were...
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View ArticleCampus tour that didn't visit a dorm, a dining hall, a library or a classroom...
My D is a junior and we are just starting the college process with her including her first official college tour today. I was quite surprised when our tour today did not include walking through a dorm,...
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