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College Application
Jared Hobson

Best College Admission Video Essays–A Positive Trend?

More and more colleges allow students to submit YouTube videos as a part of the admissions process. While some are pretty creative, is this move to video a positive trend? Have a look at the videos themselves here, and weigh in with your opinion.

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College Fees
Jared Hobson

Public Colleges and Universities Gorge on Debt

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 be a similar crisis in higher education?

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College Application
Jared Hobson

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.

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College Admissions
Jared Hobson

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 list make me feel older

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