Economy Not Really Denting College Hopefuls
Friday, July 17th, 2009
FDL Reporter explains that though economic times are tough, enrollment and applications aren’t really being affected.
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You’re Accepted!… But Do You Really Want to Be?
Friday, July 17th, 2009
Laura Diamond, a blogger for ajc.com explains why students should go to college. Since Obama’s plan to infuse $12 billion into community colleges, Diamond believes that this is the best time to look for colleges to apply to. The availability of grants and other types of financial aid will be more than readily available. Of [...]
Getting Your Education In the U.S.
Thursday, July 16th, 2009
This story is mostly for students who don’t already live in America, but it’s also an interesting perspective to look at while being a student in the states. It’s fascinating to read a column that explains how U.S. universities work both for American students and for students looking to study abroad. The advice given is [...]
To Boost Graduation Rates, Universities Make it Tougher to Get In
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
Colleges and Universities across the board are making the admissions process much more selective. It’s a numbers game, for the most part, and these places simply want their numbers to be high. In order to do that, admissions offices are making it more difficult to be accepted, which in turn will hopefully make it easier [...]
With Money Scarce, Canadian Schools Are Lookin’ Good
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
It’s said about certain universities, such as McGill, that they are the _____ of the North. In the case of McGill, folks say it’s the Harvard of the North at a fraction of the cost. But it’s not so easy to get into those schools if your a U.S. Citizen. In fact, the entrance requirements [...]
In-State > Out-of-State
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
It’s simple math, really (much unlike that blasted SAT). There has been a significant rise of in-state college applicants due to the harsh economic climate in Jersey, and likely all across the country. In addition, more high school students are applying for financial aid, which is no big surprise.
More about this at NJ.com: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/economy_brings_rise_of_instate.html
Listology: Top 5 New Ways Universities Will Alert You of Acceptance
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Colleges and Universities have begun to rethink the way they send out acceptance letters. For years and years the deal was little envelope: rejected, big envelope: accepted. Well, that’s all about to change. According to U.S. News and World Report, students are being given new and exciting ways to be told what the future holds [...]
Can’t Find a Job? Go to School!
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009
Looks like Tmushett’s story about the music festival isn’t the only big news coming out of Coachella, CA. With the economy sinking not so slowly and surely and job opportunities at an extreme low, folks are flocking to colleges. Dean Fred Jandt at CSU: San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus has reported an enrollment spike of [...]
Apps Cram system, students freak
Friday, January 2nd, 2009
Whether you’re an Ivy-Legacy-Valedictorian or a stoner with middle of the road SATs, a GPA closer to 3 than 4, and a half-season stint on the JV lacrosse team as your only extra-curricular credential, you’d freak out if the system ate your app.
But do you have to freak out in cliches? From NYTimes:
“On Tuesday, from [...]
