Is test-bias testing biased?
August 27, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Tools used to check standardized tests for bias may have flaws themselves. What’s going on?
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August 27, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
And the Top-Ranked Colleges Are …
August 24, 2010 by Geneva Reid
The results are in: Take a look at the most recent college rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
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U.S college grad ranking down – what’s the fix?
August 16, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
The United States is lagging behind other countries in college completion. Here’s how it happened – and how could be fixed.
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After high school, college? Maybe not
August 12, 2010 by Geneva Reid
The knee-jerk reaction to attend college after high school may be stopping mid-kick. More students are opting to take some time off — and colleges are supporting the idea.
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MBAs with a Facebook focus?
August 2, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Corporations are courting social-network-savvy grads. Here’s how top business schools are meeting the demand:
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Top 10 brainiest colleges
July 30, 2010 by Claire Knight
Which universities are considered the brainiest? If you’re guessing Harvard or Yale, guess again.
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Facebook and grades: What’s the link?
July 27, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
A new study checked out the relationship between Facebook use and academic performance. Here’s what it found:
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New opportunities open up for students
July 16, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
As the economy slowly rebounds, students are finding certain opportunities on the rise.
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Cheaters: Can they outfox the system?
July 13, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Cheating students are trying to outsmart a new service used by many colleges. Here’s what they’re up to:
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Get ready for YouTube Academy
July 10, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
One man without a PhD teaching 10-minute YouTube lectures. What could go wrong?
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Top 20 colleges that are worth the cost
July 8, 2010 by Geneva Reid
It’s not a news flash that college costs are reaching the red zone. But a new study shows which schools actually give you the best return on your investment.
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How to stop the male enrollment drop
June 26, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
A new study says enrollment of men will continue to drop. Here are four ways your school can bring the numbers back up.
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Will demand for college-trained workforce fall short?
June 25, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
When the jobs come back after the recession, there may not be enough qualified workers to fill them. Here’s why.
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Top 3 myths about online classes
June 24, 2010 by Geneva Reid
Although online learning is gaining in popularity, it often gets a bad rap from both prospective students and employers.
Does it deserve it? Take a look at the top three myths, and you be the judge.
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Ready for a vocab quiz?
June 14, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Think your language skills are top-notch? Check out this list of the most looked-up words to be sure.
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Student: ‘It just looked like I was cheating’
June 8, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
The school said it was cheating. The student said it was just a “back condition.” Guess who won?
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Perfect GPA in high school – remedial class in college?
May 18, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
A 4.0 GPA in high school isn’t what it used to be, this college found. Here’s why so many high-scoring students need remedial courses to catch up.
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IDs at the ready: Classrooms scan students
May 15, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
The newest way to enforce attendance: scanning students when they come into class. Here’s how this college will do it.
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ROTC returning to elite universities?
May 9, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
After four decades of exile from top-flight schools, here’s why military scholarship programs are making a comeback.
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Inflated GPAs: Killing U.S. competitive edge?
May 1, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Over the last 50 years, college GPAs have been trending upward. Who are the main offenders: public or private schools?
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Students rating profs: Waste of time?
April 15, 2010 by Geneva Reid
At the end of each semester, students are asked to evaluate their professors. But is it a useful measure of the best teachers — or simply a popularity game?
Top 4 reasons college students cheat
April 2, 2010 by Geneva Reid
Cheating is risky business — but college students continue to do it. Take a look at what’s motivating them.
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March Madness: Grad rates widen between athletes
March 27, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
As March Madness heats up, check out which top-seeded teams have the highest graduation rates for black and white students – and which have the lowest.
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How teacher-rating sites are influencing students
March 23, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Students are picking their college professors based on their online reputations. Which scores are most important to them?
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The reference tool students use most
March 21, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Find out how many students consider this database a go-to site for academic research.
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What’s a diploma worth?
March 6, 2010 by Geneva Reid
It definitely makes good sense (and good cents) to stay in school — both high school and college — according to the results of a recent study.
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The biggest cheaters are …
March 1, 2010 by Claire Knight
Students with this major tend to be the worst offenders when it comes to cheating, a new study says.
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The dilemma for today’s students
February 27, 2010 by Geneva Reid
What did students do over winter break? Many will sum it up in one word — and that word isn’t “sleep.”
New study: What colleges really care about
February 25, 2010 by Geneva Reid
Colleges are supposed to be about providing a good education. But a new study shows most Americans believe they now care more about something else.
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Study abroad: Is it worth it?
February 21, 2010 by Geneva Reid
More students are studying abroad than ever — but what are they getting out of the experience?
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AP credits: Not what they used to be?
February 19, 2010 by Geneva Reid
For years, we’ve assumed students who take AP courses are better prepared for college. But is it still true?
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Study shows what 1 in 3 freshmen need
February 14, 2010 by Claire Knight
Getting used to college life isn’t easy — and there’s one thing many students need to make a successful transition.
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Is it too easy to get an A?
February 10, 2010 by Geneva Reid
Getting top grades can open doors to jobs and graduate schools. So the question is: How hard should a student have to work to get an A?
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An end to diploma mills?
February 7, 2010 by Geneva Reid
A newly proposed piece of legislation is aimed at shutting down ‘diploma mills.’
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Handling the rising cost of textbooks
January 10, 2010 by Geneva Reid
With the rising cost of attending college, how can students cope with pricey textbooks? These schools may have the answer.
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