Ask Dr. Ross

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"Ask Dr. Ross" answers the important and nagging questions parents and potential college students raise about higher education. Topics include preparing for college, avoiding student debt, and secrets to good grades. Hosted by award-winning professor Catherine Ross, Ph.D., and student Nathan Witt, listeners can ask their own questions by emailing [email protected].

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