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Hillary Clinton's Plan to Expand Access to College

October 15, 2007

Did you see that Hillary Clinton unveiled more of her education policy platform?Â It was reported in an article in InsideHigherEd.com.Â Part of her plan

College and Finance–the Latest Carnival

October 12, 2007

The latest edition of the Carnival of College and Finance is up and running. It is hosted by our friends at, well, College and Finance.

College and Finance: A New Carnival

September 25, 2007

I recently began reading a new blog carnival that focuses on financial issues related to college.Â It is hosted by the folks at College and

Will Financial Aid Reforms Save Students Money?

August 31, 2007

An article the other day on MSNBC asked the above question. The answer? Hard to know. Depends on how Congress reforms the industry through oversight

College Board Exits the Student Loan Business

August 26, 2007

The New York Times reported on August 23 that the College Board–the home of the SAT–has decided to leave the student loan business in the

Consumer Reports Weighs In On Financial Aid

August 26, 2007

The September 2007 Issue of Consumer Reports contains a call for greater clarity and consistency in the way colleges award financial aid and communicate those

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Questions to Ask Coaches: College Athletic Recruiting

July 29, 2023 / Jared Hobson

What questions should you ask a college coach to ensure that this team, this coach, and this university are right for you? Check out this list to help you prepare

How Much Risk Should You Take with Your College Essays? Here Are Some Tips

July 29, 2023 / Andrea Aronson

Colleges want students to think outside of the box when crafting their application essays. But, when is taking a risk too risky? Here are some tips for what to do

Procrastination and Stress About College Applications

July 29, 2023 / Karen Aylward

Stress about college applications is common. What can parents do about it? Here are some helpful tips.

Best Extracurricular Activities for College – Grown Up Examples

July 29, 2023 / Jared Hobson

What are the best extracurricular activities for college? You might ask, "what are the best ways to explore your interests and contributed to the society and improve the world? Most

Foreign Language Requirements For College Admissions Explained

July 29, 2023 / Andrea Aronson

Having trouble with those verb conjugations in your foreign language class? Ever wish you could just drop the course? Read on to understand whether a decision to do that would

Study Business in the Ivy League – Expert Advice

July 26, 2023 / Jared Hobson

Want to study business in the Ivy League? If you want to get accepted to an Ivy League college and study business as an undergraduate, you may need to broaden

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