Who are the winners (and losers) in early admissions?
February 4, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
The democratization of the process has made applying for colleges tougher than ever for a surprising group of students.
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February 4, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
3D models: The future of admissions?
January 30, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
Check out how new technology allows this school to entice prospective students.
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Answer to financial aid needs: Start a business
January 30, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
Check out how this sophomore’s funding his college education – and what he had to give up to do it.
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End of an era? Apps are down at elite schools
January 30, 2012 by Taylor Hannigan
After years of increases, the tide may be turning.
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MTV app offers financial aid guidance
January 20, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
The cable network and the Gates Foundation have teamed up to help students.
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2011’s weirdest admissions essay questions
January 10, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
“What does Play-Doh have to do with Plato?” Keep reading to see more weird admissions essay questions:
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Middle class losing financial aid? Not here
January 2, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
Here’s how one college is bucking the trend of decreasing aid programs.
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Study: Facebook’s bigger than ever for recruitment
December 19, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Find out which Facebook features are getting the most use.
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Yikes! $5.3 billion in aid for students who don’t need it?!
December 19, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Check out how the “department store discount” strategy is wasting 20% of funding.
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Student loan debt: Which states are in the top 10?
November 22, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
The latest findings show who’s leaving college with the most loans to pay off.
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How are online schools coping with increased scrutiny?
November 4, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
After being taken to task for questionable recruiting policies, here’s how some for-profit colleges are switching tactics.
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Will this school’s plan help students graduate on time?
November 1, 2011 by Geneva Reid
Administrators at one school think they may have come up with a way to help out students financially as well as making it easier to graduate in four years.
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College sticker shock: Public outpaces private
October 28, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
How will the steady tuition hikes at public colleges impact higher education?
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Financial aid scams target online college programs
October 24, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
A new report details the rising numbers of fraud rings bilking schools for millions.
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Black? Female? You get a discount!
October 10, 2011 by Claire Knight
In true Berkeley fashion, students are protesting again. What’s got them up in arms now?
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Study: More students rely on financial aid
October 7, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Families are cutting costs and borrowing heavily to pay for schools – but can they still afford it?
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The top 12 colleges for financial aid
August 23, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
More than ever, students and their families are making their decisions based on the financial aid their receive. Which schools offer the best packages?
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Study asks: Is college worth it?
August 22, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
A recent survey of students and educators shows a major rift in their views of higher education.
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College administrators swarm social networks
August 16, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Check out how schools are making the most out of social media tools.
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What to say to rejected students
August 15, 2011 by Christina Insalaco
Let’s face it, not all students are college material. Here’s what to tell a student who doesn’t quite make the grade.
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7 of 10 high school grads clueless on financial aid
August 8, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
It’s a classic catch-22: Students need to go to college to learn about financial aid, and need to know about financial aid to get to college.
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4 over-the-top reasons students aren’t accepted
August 2, 2011 by Claire Knight
What makes or breaks student acceptance? Take a look at the latest reasons students didn’t get into their dream school:
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Slashed funding creates surprise tuition hikes
August 1, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Families expecting financial aid may be in for a rude awakening come September.
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No-test admissions get a passing grade
July 25, 2011 by Christina Insalaco
What’s more important: grades or tests? This college’s experiments may have the answer.
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Twitter ‘essay’ can net students $37K scholarship
July 19, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Can a 140-character tweet really be worth a free ride?
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Court nixes affirmative action admissions ban
July 19, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
A controversial state law on minority admissions is rejected. How will this affect other states?
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And the most expensive college in the U.S. is …
July 12, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Now students and parents can check out the highest and lowest tuition rates. Do you know where your school ranks?
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Was student hoodwinked out of state aid?
June 27, 2011 by Claire Knight
She’s an American-born student. Her mother’s an illegal alien. Should the student receive state tuition aid?
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Interviews replaced by email quiz?
May 16, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Interviewing students online could become the standard sooner than you think.
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Facebook joins the financial aid game
May 10, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
A new app hunts down aid – and students don’t have to lift a finger. Here’s how it works.
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6 financial aid tips for students
May 6, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Make sure your school’s students follow these six steps to maximize financial aid!
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Elite acceptance of minorities soars
April 29, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Despite some stiff competition, it was a record-breaking admissions season for this Ivy League school.
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Should these people be getting tuition breaks?
April 18, 2011 by Taylor Hannigan
Another state is moving closer to providing in-state tuition rates to individuals who are in the country illegally.
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Is this an OK use of stimulus funds?
April 8, 2011 by Claire Knight
These students “earn” their piece of the stimulus pie — or do they?
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Is Facebook mania taking over admissions?
April 5, 2011 by Taylor Hannigan
Just how many colleges take a peek at Facebook pages when recruiting potential students? The answer may surprise you.
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