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Serve Your Country and Pay for College

Gina LaGuardia — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:05:51 +0000

Today is the day that we honor our veterans, but truthfully, those brave men and women deserve our thanks every day of the year. Many of these individuals got their start in their branch of service because of their college’s ROTC program. If you want to serve the U.S., but also want to go to [...]

What Would Bert and Ernie Study at College?

barb — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:43:48 +0000

It’s the 40th anniversary of “Sesame Street,” but the Muppet residents of the world-famous block don’t seem to have aged a bit. (Hey, can someone tell ME how to get to Sesame Street?) I admit, I still turn on “Sesame Street” every once in a while to see what’s new in the ‘hood. Today, First Lady [...]

So You Took the SAT–Now What?

barb — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:17:43 +0000

If you took the SAT this past Saturday, you are probably feeling something between a mixture of relief that it’s over and anxiety as you wait for the scores to arrive. As you wait for the moment of truth, you might feel the urge to sign up for the SAT next month, if you haven’t [...]

Three Times Is the Charm When Taking the SAT

Gina LaGuardia — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:37:48 +0000

If you are a college-bound student, the big question on your mind isn’t “Will you take the SAT?” but, “How many times you will take the SAT?” I’ll make this easy. The answer is three. Three times is the charm for most things, but when it comes down to a big, bad standardized test like [...]

How Do You Make a Million in Education? Become a College President

Gina LaGuardia — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:25:23 +0000

Most educators are drawn to their careers because they seek rewards other than a fat paycheck. But when it comes to higher education, there are some who break out of the confines of a low pay scale and make some MAJOR coin. I’m talking about college presidents, and a recent report shows that there are [...]

College Town Can Be Factor in College Decision

lori — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:33:13 +0000

When I was making my college decision, I visited Athens, Georgia with my dad and knew the University of Georgia was the spot for me. It wasn’t just about what degrees the school offered or its reputation in academic and athletics; I fell in love with the vibrant, pedestrian downtown that was just across the street [...]

Daddy Trump to Kids: “Go to College”

barb — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:56:18 +0000

While it’s fun to keep up with certain celebrities and read about the hijinks of others, what college-bound students really need are role models who give them a little more than just a photogenic smile on a glitzy red carpet. And in the case of Donald Jr., Eric, and Ivanka Trump, you get a lot more. [...]

Expensive Taste

Amanda — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:52:24 +0000

I’ve always had a love affair with designer clothes, bags, and shoes. And although that may not always be the best thing for my wallet, I can’t help but enjoy fabulous finds and purchases. But I recently realized that my love doesn’t stop there. Apparently, I have very expensive taste when it comes to selecting [...]

What’s Really Scary at Halloween? College Tuition!

barb — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:06:18 +0000

Halloween is coming up in a few short days, and with the box-office battle between Paranormal Activity and Saw VI, there’s no shortage of chills and thrills in sight. So imagine my surprise when I found that the real terror comes from the seemingly tame College Board and its college cost calculator. WARNING! THE INFORMATION BELOW [...]

Shakira Goes to College

barb — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:25:05 +0000

Shakira is one of The CollegeBound Network’s favorite celebrities, and not just because we hear that her upcoming CD She Wolf is muy caliente. We already knew that Shakira enrolled in a history class at UCLA during a break from her 2007 Oral Fixation tour, but the story of the Colombian singing sensation’s stint on campus [...]