Hi! I'm Bonnie McGrane, CEO and one of the founders of Christian College Parents, an organization for Christian parents of high school and college students.
Through this blog I plan to address the concerns and issues of Christian parents who are helping their children go through the arduous process of selecting, getting admitted to and finding funding for the special college that is just right for them.
When I was a high school student back in the late 60's the process was nowhere near as difficult. I applied to one college -- Vanderbilt University -- early decision and got admitted. I hate to admit it, but it was easier to get accepted to the college of your choice back then, because fewer people went to college. Now a college degree has become what a high school degree was then -- absolutely necessary to get a decent job. The cost of Vanderbilt has increased approximately 2000% since my freshman year. When I graduated I had a loan to repay, but the payments were only about $17/month. Now I read about students who graduate $100,000+ in debt. All of these factors makes the process a lot harder and a lot scarier to navigate.
That's where Christian College Parents can help. Our goal is to make life easier for parents who are helping their students with the whole big selection, application, and funding college process. One of the ways I'll be doing that is through information, but I also will be offering Christian support during this hair-yanking-out time.
And I'll be going through the process for the third time. My daughter Kat is transferring next Fall so I'll be reporting on our journey through the maze.
What are your biggest concerns and questions about the process? Let me know and I'll address them in future blogs.
Blessings,
Bonnie
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Dear Bonnie,
I subscribed and the first part of doing it was easy. I know there is a next step, but I'm sure that will be too. Your writing is great and it's very warm, just like listening to you talk!! I loved reading it. And, I love it that I can just click on your blog and see a picture of you when I miss you. Love, Rose
Rose-
Thanks so much for subscribing. The next step is easy - just click on the link that comes in the email from Feedburner (the group that is handling the subscriptions). If you don't get the email, it's probably in your spam folder, so look there and then put their email address in your address book. That way their emails about new blog posts won't go into the spam folder also.
Thanks again for subscribing!
Blessings,
Bonnie
There is just too much to know about applying to a college for one person. Any time I can find help is indeed a blessing. Thank you. Barb
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