Why do I find CC so fascinating? Why do you?

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<p>I luckily stumbled onto CC via Google when my D was a junior in high school.
I was a college admissions neophyte and was continually amazed at all the tips and insights I gained from this website. I have since been through the admissions process twice, back to back. I have NO DOUBT that the knowledge I gained here directly contributed to the success my two kids had in their college searches, particularly from a financial point of view. </p>

<p>I now am addicted, even though my two are in the middle of their college years. I still learn something every day that’s useful, or at least gives me something to think about. My husband and others have suggested I go into college admissions consulting because I’ve shared so much of what I’ve learned here. (That’s really scary to me–I’m truly hoping the REAL counselors out there know a whole lot more!)</p>

<p>It indeed “takes a village” to raise a teenager! And CC is mine.</p>

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<p>The “it takes a village” comment is apt. The collective wisdom represented here is impressive. I have posted both college-related and non-college (“help, I want to clobber my teen”) items and have found the replies thoughtful, practical, and reflective of diverse experiences and philosophies. As a rational, well-educated professional, I never thought I would be “reduced” to seeking anonymous advice on the internet; however, I have learned that “teenager” and “rational” have nothing in common, so here I am.</p>

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<p>drb, Enjoy the foibles of your children while you can. They soon will go and you’ll miss them. :)</p>

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<p>Intelligent conversations with intelligent people who are either going through the same thing as me (sending child to college) or have recently been through it and can offer wonderful advice and insight as only someone who has “been there” can!</p>

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<p>As Ishmael Reed eloquently put it, because “Writing is Fighting”.
<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Writing-Fighting-Forty-Boxing-Paper/dp/0201483998/ref=sr_11_1/103-0803445-5321404[/url]”>http://www.amazon.com/Writing-Fighting-Forty-Boxing-Paper/dp/0201483998/ref=sr_11_1/103-0803445-5321404&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>And amongst those with glass jaws, there are a few title contenders ready to slugg it out.</p>