
Why Does College Cost So Much? An Explanation
Colleges cost a lot. Sarah Lawrence College costs the most. Why is that? And is this really true? (Hint: It depends on how good a student you are…!)

Colleges cost a lot. Sarah Lawrence College costs the most. Why is that? And is this really true? (Hint: It depends on how good a student you are…!)

A few years ago, some commentators thought early admissions programs might fade away. But colleges love these programs too much to let them end.

There appears to be an abundance of stories regarding financial aid in the media these days. With the May 1st deadline on the horizon and the unstable economy, financial aid

Students and parents are looking for value in higher education, and generally most families see their state colleges and universities as providing the greatest value for the price. But with

You must read this article by Neil Swidley in the Boston Globe. Mr. Swidley pulls together some great information that shatters the myth of the four year college degree. Fact:

Sallie Mae, the largest private lender in the student loan market, will no longer defer interest until graduation. Starting today, all new student loans require payments while in school. Payments

The Los Angeles Times ran an opinion piece today written by Anthony W. Marx, the president of Amherst College, in which he eloquently defended independent decision-making by independent colleges. In

My clients who aspire toward a career in fine art know that they need to prepare a portfolio of their work to present to admissions officers. These portfolios need to

I just finished reading Jeremy Miller’s article in the September issue of Harper’s. It’s entitled, “Tyranny of the Test: One Year as a Kaplan coach in the public schools.” The