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.
One hidden, but very important part of my job is to keep up with trends in how colleges are managed. This arcane stuff may seem
It’s that time of year again, when students and parents are being solicited by all sorts of organizations who promise to find you a scholarship.
Today’s issue of Inside Higher Ed has an article about public universities eager to boost revenues–and head count–by recruiting out-of-state students. Many public universities are
That’s right, folks. On some campuses, students actually want their universities to bill them more this year than last. It’s a matter of quality, they
The New York Times has an article today about the surge in applications from bargain hunting applicants. Also today, Inside Higher Ed has posted an
I’ve received a number of questions from readers, clients, and friends about how to navigate the college admissions and financial aid process in tough economic
The financial downturn has high school seniors and their parents running scared. How can we reduce costs? How can we get the best deal? The
A few days ago I wrote a post providing some of my predictions about how the credit crunch will affect college admissions. The New York
