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College tips for parents from parents

The college application process can raise a lot of questions, and not just for the students. Parents, family and other support systems can play a key role in the decision. We had real parents of current students look back on the early days of their college search with Kate Young, host of the “This is Purdue” podcast. They discuss first impressions, college visits, best advice for parents just beginning the process, and more.  

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