What Does It Take To Get Into Top Division I Universities?
Saturday November 29, 2008
For students who want their college experience to include the excitement of Division I athletics, many of these state universities offer winning sports teams, quality academics, and excellent values. ... Read More
Spotlight on The College of New Jersey
Tuesday November 25, 2008
The College of New Jersey
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Today's spotlight takes us to Ewing, New Jersey, a suburb of the state capital, Trenton. The College of New Jersey is ... Read More
Private Colleges and the Economic Downturn
Saturday November 22, 2008
Williams College
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The general feeling among many families struggling financially is that public universities and two-year colleges are the only affordable options available to them. This logic ... Read More
Spotlight on St. Lawrence University
Monday November 17, 2008
St. Lawrence University
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Today's college spotlight takes us to Canton, New York, the quiet and snowy town where we find St. Lawrence University. Despite ... Read More
Thanksgiving Strategy for Early Decision Applicants
Friday November 14, 2008
The advice below comes from Terry Cowdrey, vice president and dean of admission and financial aid at St. Lawrence
University in Canton, N.Y. Thanks, Terry!
Thanksgiving is a big time ... Read More
In a Bad Economy, Community Colleges are Booming
Wednesday November 12, 2008
Kingsborough Community College
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The economic crisis means growing business for the nation's community colleges. The New York Times recently reported on the increase in applicants to CUNY's ... Read More
Spotlight on Spelman College
Friday November 7, 2008
Spelman College
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This week's spotlight takes us to Atlanta where we find Spelman College, an excellent women's college, liberal arts college, and historically Black college. With its ... Read More
Public College Costs Up 6.4% This Year
Sunday November 2, 2008
The current financial crisis has many enrolled and prospective college students worried about paying the bills. A recent report from the College Board shows that average tuition in 2008-09 ... Read More

