The Duggars and CollegePlus

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Some CP students start to rely more on this forum as they get into their UL work, which this forum has more and better feedback on than what CP has.

Another thing is that CP doesn't just help with prepping for tests. They have a Life Purpose Planning segment in which students take time to consider what they want to do with their lives, and then decide their college plan, instead of rushing in and wasting time and money on something that doesn't fulfill God's plan for them. As they are a Christian company, lots of prayer and Bible reading is encouraged. I know that this part helped me a lot in my college decisions and I'm really glad I did it. So CP's not just about telling you how to take your tests. It's not just giving info you can find here for free. It's doing a valuable service to the Christian community.

I think that if you want this Forum to be better known, work to raise awareness, but don't tear down others who are also doing a service.

Westerner, Don't you think encouraging you to read your bible and prayer are the Ministry of the Church you belong to as opposed to a paid for commercial company. I believe that it is your parents position (if you are under age) and your Pastors job to encourage you in your faith. While you make offerings at Church or Synagogue and so spiritual encouragement isn't necessarily free, If CP was a ministry and tax exempt and the $3,000 was a donation based on ability to pay then that may be different. Although non-religious people might not think so. CP goes from Church to Church selling their product, which to me is reaching a market that commercializes religion which in my opinion we have enough of already.
I almost signed up to CP but realized that I could do my own research. As Irish John mentioned I've spent a year on this forum and maybe I would have been better studying although I haven't handed over $3,000 to anyone either so CP does have a place for some people but let us consider the Reformation issue of selling indulgences which sparked controversy CP also courts controversy by mentioning in the promotional literature that they pray for you on the phone and encourage your spiritual life. Is CP only for those of Christian faith or will they pray to another God for those who believe in some other one. If its for Christians only then its commercializing the church and should be avoided, unless that's a principle one believes is both ethical and biblical which some people do. Another issue arises is the doctrines held by those talking to your Children on the phone, This effects how they may pray for them or what spiritual guidance may be given. Is it doctrine similar to the major Christian denominations or is it more TV evangelist style. My concerns with CP are their Influences on children and prayers while being paid to be on the phone.