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Who gets into Harvard?
It didn't feel like Fall today in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Harvard students crossed the Yard in shorts, while red and yellow leaves cushioned their footsteps. But despite the unseasonably warm...
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Mimi Silbert: Shaping a new society for ex-convicts
Mimi Silbert’s family gathers around large tables each Passover in San Francisco to retell the story of the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. In Mimi’s home, renditions of “Go Down Moses” might...
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Down to the wire: University of California application deadline November 30
With less than two days left, it's scramble time for students still working on their University of California applications. The essay questions have remained the same for the past few years, and...
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California State University makes no promises for Fall 2013 applicants
While high school juniors hit the road during Spring break to tour and choose college campuses for Fall 2013 applications, the California State University issues warnings of future state budget cuts...
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Debt-free college is possible
The news lately has been rampant with articles on student debt. What's been missing is suggestions for finding great colleges for a great price. First, good grades reap great rewards. Merit...
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Student private loan debt tops $1 trillion
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a report today of more than 3000 complaints from citizens with student loan debt to private banks. Student private loan debt topped 1 trillion...
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Wrap up holiday gifts that benefit college programs
In need of a multi-colored broom? Perhaps a wooden umbrella stand, throw blanket, or carved candlesticks? Berea College in Appalachia is one of many colleges that raise funds for scholarships and...
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Common Application announces new essay questions for 2013-2014
The Common Application, the college application system shared by more than 400 colleges, announced new essay prompts for 2014 college applicants. The questions no longer offer a "topic of choice"...
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No need to feel guilty this year buying holiday gifts if the purchases support college scholarships, research, and departments. Although college book stores sell mostly logo merchandise and books,...
View ArticleMore US students applying to the University of California for Fall 2012
With a 13% increase in student applications to the University of California for entry into the class of Fall 2012, admission continues to be extremely competitive, especially to the most select...
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Wake Forest professor weighs in on College Board's controversial August SAT
College Board and the National Society for the Gifted and Talented (NSGT) announced in April 2012 that an exclusive August test date would be offered only to students enrolled in a $4500 summer...
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College application season begins August 1
The Common Application shared by hudnreds of colleges goes online August 1, 2012. Motivated students can get college applications complete even before school begins. The Common Application is used by...
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The best graduate schools for 2014: US News releases the rankings
US News & World Report releases its 2014 edition of the Best Graduate Schools online today. The printed guidebook will be available in stores on April 9.The rankings are divided into categories...
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Unique college majors for the "undecided" student
Looking for a unique college major? Want to study something beyond the traditional subjects of psychology, business, engineering, or biology? Explore some really interesting college majors offered on...
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President calls for new college rating system
President Obama is on the SUNY Buffalo campus today presenting a series of approaches to changing how colleges do business. Among his priorities are to lower costs of college education and make it...
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Read like a college freshman
To be part of the intellectual life of a campus, even from afar, check out these great books that made this year's college freshmen reading list. Colleges across the country assign summer reading for...
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College admission guidebook packs a wealth of advice
For parents or high school students feeling mighty overwhelmed as the college application cycle speeds up, there is a great resource to be found at your local library or bookstore.In its Third Edition...
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Colleges get creative in encouraging last-minute applicants
While students often fret that colleges aren't interested in them, a lot of college marketing departments are sending our personalized emails to entice students to submit an application. With most...
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Common Application essay prompts will remain
Despite a season full of on-going technical problems with the Common Application, the shared application system used by more than 500 colleges, one aspect worked--the essay questions.The Common...
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