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Who are you going to school with, Class of 2014!

Most of the class of 2014 was born in 1992. As a result of your world experience from then till now, you have a unique mindset that affects your lives and your educational experience as you go off to college this fall. Beloit College in Wisconsin has been attempting to ...

Get the Best for Less When You Apply to Colleges

In this economic climate and with rising costs in education, sometimes it’s good to know there are a few deals out there that STILL allow you to get a great education. Here are some ideas to think about as you start to compile your college list this fall. Look for ...

How to Get Your College Application Done—and, Done on Time

November, the magic word! Even when you’re not applying for Early Decision, it is still best to be finished with ALL your college applications by November 1. Even for state universities that have rolling admissions, getting your application in early is better for acceptance. How can you do it ...

College Students Hit during Economic Hard Times

The economic downturn has affected college students for the worse. It impacts their families, the amount they have to pay toward their education, their use of money—their financial state of being and mind. Generally, these economic hard times are affecting mostly woman students, students from low-income families, and minority students. ...

Three-Year Degrees Now An Option

It can take students five or six tears to graduate. Who wants to wait that long and spend that much money? Now some colleges are offering a way to graduate early. To graduate early, most usually students have to use AP credits or jam in extra classes to accumulate ...

College Majors Relevant to the Job Market

In 2009 78% of students surveyed were going to college with a predominant goal—wealth! As college costs have risen, college has become an investment for families. Now students and families want to know their investment will pay off in a job. Colleges have changed their curricula to reflect this ...

Graduate to a Great Cover Letter

May graduation for college students is just around the corner. Some are lucky enough to already have jobs, but most are still in the job hunting mode. One of the most important ways to sell yourself is through your cover letter which is designed to not only highlight ...

Bill to Improve Student Loan Program Could be in Danger

President Obama is behind a bill that will end the practice of private lenders who loan to students of making large and unjustified profits for originating and servicing these loans with tax payers’ dollars. The government gives access to those banks to encourage risk-free loans for education. Unfortunately, ...

What If You Are Wait Listed?

You have probably heard by now if you have been accepted to the college you have applied to. But, perhaps you have been wait listed. So now, you have some decisions to make. First, check to see under what conditions you have been wait listed. Because you are wait ...

Paying for College: Where You Stand

College expenses are going up so, first, you can expect to pay more. From the 2008-09 academic year to the 2009-10 academic year college fees rose for both in- and out-of-state students at four-year public institutions--from $6,591 to $7,020 (up 6.5%) for in-state students. For out-of-state students at ...