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Parents taking an active role in college choices

CHICAGO (MCT) — At 24, Ally Lincoln is a rarity in her circle of friends. She has a college diploma along with a robust paycheck, benefits and a well-marked path for career advancement.

“I wouldn’t have any of this if my mom hadn’t made me go into nursing,” said Lincoln, replacing an empty IV bag at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. “It was one of the smartest things I ever did.”

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