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News/Travel:If you're going to be in or near Canyon, Texas on March 1, 2015, West Texas A&M University will host the inaugural Junior College Western Championship show at their facilities.  The event is slated to become annual and is an opportunity for top riders from junior (two-year/community) colleges around the nation to bring their western IHSA teams to compete in a national-level event. Seniors:Thinking of utilizing one of those "top earnings by college major" charts?  They're heavily skewed to white males.Juniors:We will be finalizing your school lists this spring and outlining the plan we will follow for sending your college applications.  Meanwhile, many of the top colleges might chase after you in the hopes of getting you to apply so they can boost your numbers.  Don't give in!And while we're building those lists, a bit of winter fun:  The 10 Snowiest Colleges in the U.S.Underclassmen:Why do we start planning for college so early? Does it really make a difference?Parents:I'm a staunch advocate for EDUCATION, but it doesn't have to be college.  Here are 4 Reasons NOT to Send Your Student to College.What's the priority in your student's college search - the destination or the journey? From the blog:When I booked my travel for my annual trip to the College Prep Invitational Horse Show, I confess that the idea of maximizing both my working time and the amount of time I would be able to spend soaking up the sunshine in southern Florida while everyone at home in the Midwest was still shoveling their driveways and double-blanketing their horses was more than a little appealing.Okay, it was a LOT appealing.  Read More