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 SENIORS:Decision time is nearly upon you - a little food for thought:  7Things That Shouldn't Affect Your College Decision(Also, after you've made the decision, be sure to let me know who the winning school was!) JUNIORS:If you're visiting campuses over spring break and are going to do a formal or informational interview, here are some sample questions you might encounter - as well as guidelines on answering!NEWS:New information regarding credit card payments at the College Preparatory Invitational Horse Show:  Square will not be the app of choice; my bank has a similar (more secure) product that I will utilize.ALSO - Credit card payments will be available through this same app as of April 1.  Credit card payments will need to be made by phone at present, in the hopes I can offer web site payments in future.  Parents, don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions regarding this.PARENTS:Have you heard about the New Jersey teenager suing her parents for college tuition?In more practical news, CNN Money also has an article out this week about college affordability and very important conversations you may need to have.  The link is here.From the blog:If you’ve ever been fortunate enough to hear a lecture from legendary horseman Charles de Kunffy, you’ve undoubtedly heard him speak about leadership in the aristocracy and how horsemanship was an integral part of the education of every great ruler.  A 2007 interview with The San Francisco Examiner, his philosophy was outlined as follows:  “When describing his passion for horsemanship, de Kunffy describes the virtues of horsemanship as the virtues of a life correctly lived: “courage, empathy, compassion and understanding,” he says, “that’s why the aristocracy educated their sons on horses: so that they could internalize patience and repetition, and see the world from another’s point of view.”Read More