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$555,000 in Student Loan Debt

The Wall Street Journal published an unsettling article about Dr. Michelle Bisutti’s staggering $555,000 in student loan debt.  While the initial loan amount was about

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Value of a College Degree

The value of a college degree may not be what it used to be. Tuition hikes, increasing loan debt, extended graduation timelines, and uncertain employment

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End Student Loan Scams

An editorial in today’s New York Times supports President Obama’s plan to remove the private sector from the business of providing student loans. Instead, the

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Using Food as a Decision Factor in the College Search

Campus food: it's not just a lunch lady wearing a hairnet anymore. Check out what campuses across the country are doing to entice students to eat in the dining halls.
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Common App Essay About a Belief or Idea

How do your beliefs and ideas shape who you are as a person? The Common Application prompt that focuses on how those beliefs or ideas were challenged can reveal a
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May I Sit in on a Class?

Sitting in on a college class is a great way to learn more about the academic environment on a college campus. Here are a few recommendations.
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Choose A Major Based on Career Interests? Pros and Cons

How do you choose a major? Do you pick a college major that seems best for getting a great job right out of college? Or do you prepare for the
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What Senior Year Courses Should You Take?

When making up their class schedule for senior year, juniors are often tempted to decrease their load. Not a good idea. Read this article to help you think about the
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Do I Need a College Counselor? 7 Factors to Consider

As the college admissions process becomes ever more complicated and stressful–and expensive–more and more families are asking the question, “Do I need a college counselor?”  While not every family needs
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