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Does latest college application trend discriminate?


March 9, 2010 by Carin Ford

Video

Several colleges now accept YouTube videos as part of the application process. But are these videos really adding anything — and are they fair? Take a look and see what you think.

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Student discovers financial aid scam


February 9, 2010 by Jeff Holland

Which red flags made a student suspicious of a bogus financial aid service?

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‘They did what?!’ Top 10 application mistakes


February 3, 2010 by Carin Ford

When counselors and admissions staff discussed college applications, they came up with a list of these top 10 mistakes – including their biggest pet peeve.

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An end to the FAFSA hassle


January 30, 2010 by Carin Ford

For high school students across the country, “super” Sunday has nothing to do with football – and everything to do with getting into college.

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College musical? The video that’s redefining recruiting


January 29, 2010 by Carin Ford

What’s the latest rock music sensation? Yale’s new admissions video — take a look and see why.

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New FAFSA form: What’s going to change?


January 23, 2010 by Carol Warner

It’s official: A new online version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will soon be available, federal officials recently announced. But what’s going to change?

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Public college value: Who’s No. 1?


January 13, 2010 by Tom D'Agostino

A just-released list ranks the top public college values nationwide. Here’s how it was compiled – and who came in at number one.

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Obama’s call to colleges


December 8, 2009 by Carin Ford

President Obama is looking to educators to help turn around the nation’s economy. 

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Weirdest college essay topics


November 30, 2009 by Carin Ford

Take a look at the strangest topics you’ll ever see for college applications.

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Universities offering new perks to broke students


October 25, 2009 by Carol Warner

These days, college students are pinching pennies more than ever. So one state’s universities found a perk that’ll help their students save.

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The SATs are alive and well … in India


October 18, 2009 by Carin Ford

If all goes as planned, India soon will administer admissions tests similar to the SATs.

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Where students are going for high-quality, affordable education


October 8, 2009 by Carin Ford

Interested in attending a college that won’t put them in a financial hole, an increasingly large number of college students are heading in one particular direction.

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No more National Merit Scholars at U of Texas


September 5, 2009 by Carin Ford

In an effort to provide more need-based aid, The University of Texas at Austin is pulling out of the National Merit Scholarship Program.

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Higher ed: Are the Brits doing it better?


August 25, 2009 by Carin Ford

The U.S. system of higher education has been touted by many as the best in the world. So this may come as a surprise – the British might be doing it better.

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Scramble for financial aid


August 23, 2009 by Carin Ford

It’s cutting it dangerously close, but many students still have no idea if they’ll be able to afford college when classes begin in a few days.

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Schools that give you the most for your money


August 16, 2009 by Carin Ford

Which schools give you the most for your tuition dollar? Take a look at this list of the top seven.

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How much do college rankings matter?


August 8, 2009 by Carin Ford

If your school’s listed as one of the top colleges in the country, does it have an impact on admissions – or is it a big “So what?” Here’s what a new study found.

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How important is it to get into a ‘good’ school?


August 2, 2009 by Carin Ford

Most of us lived with the mantra of, “Study hard so you can get into a good school.”

But does it really matter where you attend college? A new study may provide the answer.

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Who has the hardest time getting into college?


July 24, 2009 by Carin Ford

When less-qualified students are accepted to college in place of those with better credentials, can you guess what most of them have in common?

Hint: It has nothing to do with skin color or ethnicity.

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Why putting off college may be the most lucrative plan


July 19, 2009 by Carin Ford

Instead of high school students worrying about which colleges they hope to attend, they may be asking a new question: “Should I go to college at all?”

The answer isn’t as clear-cut as you’d think.

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The test no school wants to fail


July 10, 2009 by Carin Ford

When 114 colleges fail a U.S. Department of Education test, everyone pays attention. 

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Revising FAFSA: Is it enough?


July 5, 2009 by Carin Ford

Responding to the rising demand for financial aid, the Obama administration plans to make life a little easier for applicants – simplifying the FAFSA form.

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Job description: Must be able to ride tricycle


June 29, 2009 by Carin Ford

There aren’t many jobs that require you to ride a tricycle. But Google mappers do just that – and now they’re doing it on college campuses.

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Harvard in shock


June 27, 2009 by Carin Ford

First they decided to withhold raises for thousands of  faculty and staff. Then they offered early retirement to some workers.

Now, Harvard University has shocked the campus by laying off hundreds employees. 

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Alums turning to colleges for career help


June 22, 2009 by Carin Ford

They may have graduated more than 30 years ago, but droves of job seekers now are turning to their college career offices for help. But are schools ready for them? 

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Study points to hottest career trends


June 8, 2009 by Carin Ford

The news has been bleak for this year’s college grads: There are very few jobs out there.

But a new study is pointing to some surprisingly hot career trends. 

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Will students be able to dig out of the hole?


May 27, 2009 by Carin Ford

What’s free when you get it, but can wind up costing you thousands?

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Survey results: What are the goals of higher ed?


May 26, 2009 by Carin Ford

Ask thousands of faculty members what they consider the goals of higher ed – and what do they say?

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It’s a good idea — so why are colleges losing interest?


May 15, 2009 by Carin Ford

You’d think locking in tuition would be a sure way to attract students — but there’s one big problem with it. 

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Mind your P’s and Q’s … and Facebook entries


May 3, 2009 by Carin Ford

What students write on Facebook may turn out to be more important than what they write on their college admissions essays.

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Ever considered lowering student costs this way?


May 1, 2009 by Carin Ford

Lowering costs to attract students isn’t new – but offering a three-year degree program is.

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