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	D. Lynn Byrne, Ph.D. BellaOnline's Colleges Editor

Abstinenece Makes a Comeback on Campus
Wondering what sort of challenges your student will face on campus? A group of Harvard students is convinced they have the means to overcome one of the greatest challenges our students face once they´re on their own; and their solution is rather unique.

Are There Benefits to Dual-Enrollment?
High school juniors and seniors generally have fairly heavy course loads; but, some actually find they have some free time at the end of the day. Is there a benefit in enrolling in college while still in high school?

Fostering Learning
In order to help our children move from high school to college, we have to insure that the schools they are in actually foster learning. How can we do that? Here´s a plan.

How Do Colleges Set Tuition & Fee Costs?
Ever wondered why college costs so much? How is it colleges come up with the tuition and fee rates they charge you? Let's find out.

Is a Degree Really Required?
Planning for higher education? Thinking a 4-year degree is the only way to go? You might want to rethink this. The paths to employment are really wide open!

Is Homework the Cod Liver Oil of Education?
A review of Alfie Kohn's book, "The Homework Myth: Why Our Kids Get Too Much of a Bad Thing."

Overfocusing on Achievement
A review of Alexandra Robbins' book, "The Overachievers: The Secret Lives of Driven Kids."

Preparing Your Gifted Student for College
Your guide to transitioning your gifted child to college.

Rethinking the Educational Path
Our children spend up to 13 years pursuing a high school diploma. Is this a good use of time and money? Let´s talk about it.

Set Expectations High!
Your words and deeds carry great weight with the children you interact with. This week´s article is a commentary on the need for teachers and others to keep standards and expectations high. Let´s not drop the ball and leave the children behind!

Taking a Gap Year
What is a gap year and how you can benefit from it?

The Danger of Deficit Thinking
Many middle- and high-school students face major challenges in the educational system that have nothing at all to do with their personal circumstances. Deficit thinking is one of the more dangerous obstacles our children face. Here's why.

The Hyperachievement Myth?
A review of Po Bronson's essay, "Barbie to Baby Einstein: Get Over It" (Time Magazine, 9 October 2006).

Your Students Can Succeed!
Did you ever watch what happens when you tell a small child over and over that they can´t do something? Over time, they discover they really can´t. Is it because they are incapable? Or is it because you´ve imprinted "can´t" deeply into their psyches through repetition and demonstration? Lets dis