College Application
How Do You Get Into UCLA?
The third in a series about writing the personal essay for UCLA applications. The key to the perfect essay is all in the L.I.D.
September 8, 2010
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College Fees
Public Colleges and Universities Gorge on Debt–What Will Be the Impact?
Total borrowing at public colleges and universities has increased 31% in the past four years–faster than the rise in tuition revenues. Is this sustainable? The mortgage industry collapsed. Could there…
September 2, 2010
College Application
Which College Is Best? What Are the Objective Indicators?
How do we know what college is best? What are the objective indicators of educational quality. Zac Bissonnette reminds us that there is no objectivity in this business.
September 2, 2010
College Application
Debt Free U–Investing in College and Choosing a Major
Zac Bissonnette continues his guest post on our blog by talking about the dangers of thinking of college of an “investment,” and on the perceived perils of choosing the right…
September 1, 2010
College Fees
An Irreverent Take On College Admissions–Zac Bissonnette and Debt Free U
Not enough college counselors talk frankly about financial aid. We do. And Zac Bissonnette is helping us do it.
August 31, 2010
College Application
Being First is Not Necessary
Feeling anxious about the college application process? It is time to get organized!
August 30, 2010
College Application
Parents, Go Home
It can be one of the most difficult days of a parent’s life: dropping your son or daughter off to college.
August 28, 2010
College Admissions
State Universities Raise Prices, Making Private College A Bargain
Is it really possible that a private college could cost less than a public university. Yes! And as public universities raise tuition, the price difference is shrinking.
August 27, 2010
College Admissions
Class of 2014 Mindset List
Every year Beloit College releases a “mindset” list of interesting cultural tidbits that have influenced the students entering college this fall. Not only does this
August 26, 2010