An Option to Save $40,000: Squeeze College Into 3 Years
“Although most American students now take longer than four years to complete their degrees, the idea of three-year degrees has been gaining favor in some circles, with several colleges talking about or experimenting with such programs, often involving online courses or summer school.”
Student Expectations Seen as Causing Grade Disputes
“A recent study by researchers at the University of California, Irvine, found that a third of students surveyed said that they expected B’s just for attending lectures, and 40 percent said they deserved a B for completing the required reading.”
Rethinking College Prep Costs in Tough Times
“But if anything good comes from these stressful economic times, it may be that parents will be forced to rethink the idea that more is always better. Countless test preparation courses and dozens of visits to college campuses are not only expensive but can unnecessarily add to the frenzy already surrounding the process.”
Dirty Secrets of College Admissions
“Current and former admissions officers from colleges and universities across the country talked to the Daily Beast about why attending a good high school can hurt your chances, the perils of too many recommendations, and why white girls from Jersey barely have a chance.”
Importance of the College-Admissions Essay
“To many students, the essay is among the most terrifying aspects of the admissions process, and growing numbers of students are paying consultants hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars for help to conceive and polish it.”
The Big Test Before College? The Financial Aid Form
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The 15 Strangest College Courses in America
“A lot of the odd courses we found sound like lots of fun, but with tuition costs skyrocketing is it really worth it to spend thousands of dollars on fun diversions? Read on and decide.”
