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How to Choose a College That’s the Right Fit for You
It would be a lie to say there aren’t times when the college search is stressful and anxiety-inducing. But, more often, it should be exciting and liberating. If you’re a traditional student, the college search is your first step into freedom. Searching for colleges gives you the opportunity to take a thrilling glimpse into what… Read More
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Poor & Minority Students Are Fueling College Enrollment, But There’s a Problem
College enrollment has increased tremendously over the past 20 years, “almost exclusively” due to a surge in low-income and minority students, according to a 2019 Pew Research Center study. The study found that out of the nearly 20 million undergraduate students in the 2015-16 academic year, 47 percent were “non-white” and 31 percent were in… Read More
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Most Popular Jobs for New Grads, Who’s Hiring & How to Be Hired
With college graduations coming to an end and summer kicking off, it’s time for new grads to put their education to use and enter the workforce. Granted, even with a degree, finding employment in your desired field is easier said than done. But, overall, 2019 is a great time to be entering the job market.… Read More
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With College Costs Skyrocketing, Why Still Go?
As graduating seniors unravel their freshly-printed diplomas, it’s hard for most of them to see anything but a huge bill. In recent years, skyrocketing tuition prices have forced 70 percent of college students to take out loans to pay for their education. On average, these borrowers graduate with $37,172 left to pay back. But despite… Read More
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What Are Colleges Looking for in Application Essays?
After four years of classes and multiple Saturdays spent taking the SAT or ACT, the college application essay may seem like a big drag. But don’t give up now. Essays are a very important factor in the college admissions process, as they are your opportunity to set yourself apart from the crowd and show college… Read More
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Are ‘Adversity Scores’ the Solution to Biased College Admissions?
The College Board has just revealed that it will attach an “adversity score” to every student who takes the SAT. That way, college and university admissions departments can better understand applicants’ social and economic backgrounds. Each SAT taker’s “adversity score” will be a number between one to 100. The scores are calculated by using 15… Read More
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Bill de Blasio 2020 — On Higher Education and 6 Other Key Issues
Bill de Blasio, the 109th mayor of New York City, is a New Yorker born and raised. Throughout his 58 years, he hasn’t ventured too far from home. He even stayed local for college — New York University for his undergraduate degree and Columbia University for his master’s degree. Since he kicked off his political… Read More
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A New Bill Could Help Low-Income Students Gain Internet Access
In 2019, a year where people spend the majority of their waking hours looking at screens, it is easy for some to take technology, and more specifically the internet, for granted. However, there is still a “digital divide” present in the United States, and for low-income individuals — especially students — life without regular access… Read More
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The Pros and Cons of Applying Early Decision and Early Action
There is more than one way to apply to college. Aside from Regular Decision, applicants may also have the option of applying Early Decision or Early Action. For many applicants, choosing to take one of these non-traditional paths to enrollment can be very beneficial — and even improve their chances of acceptance. But for others,… Read More
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Who Are Today’s College Students?
When envisioning the typical college student, people may see a 20-year-old fumbling books while walking through a library, or maybe — if they have seen the movie “Animal House” too many times — they think of partygoers decked out in togas. But in reality, college students today are very different from those outdated stereotypes, and… Read More
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Cash Incentives and Campus Coaches Improve Free Community College Programs
Adding cash incentives and educational support systems to existing College Promise programs increases community college students’ likelihood to stay in school and excel, according to a study conducted by MDRC, a non-partisan education and social research organization. Since 2014, individuals on both sides of the political spectrum have gathered in support of making community college… Read More
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What Are Colleges Looking for in Applicants?
For aspiring college-goers, few things are more stressful than the college application process. From a young age, students are pressured to maintain a good grade point average (GPA), earn high test scores and still fit in time for extracurriculars — so, one day, they can experience the relief of opening a college acceptance letter. But,… Read More
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8 Ways Students Can Market Themselves to Employers
With the rise of automation and the declining value of a bachelor’s degree, finding a job after graduation is not as easy as it once was. The job market is oversaturated with qualified employees who are often competing for the same positions. So, more than ever before, college students must learn how to market themselves,… Read More
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2020 Candidates on Free College
Free college, an idea Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) made popular in 2016, has already become a key talking point in the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election. Tuition costs are forcing students and their parents to take out high-interest-rate loans that can take decades to pay off. Currently, Americans owe more than $1.56 trillion in… Read More
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Joe Biden 2020 — On Higher Education and 6 Other Key Issues
Joe Biden certainly isn’t new to politics. Before becoming the 47th vice president of the United States, he represented Delaware in the U.S. Senate for 36 years — from 1973 to 2009. Up until Biden announced his candidacy, many people questioned if the 76-year-old had the desire to run for office. But to Biden, he… Read More