college applications

The One Big Lie About Where You Go To College

The earnings boost from having gone to a top school is “indistinguishable from zero” for most people.
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7 Pros And Cons Of Sending Your Child To Community College

It's not just about tuition, although that's a major factor.
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You'd Be Happy Too If You Were Just Awarded 20 Full-Ride College Scholarships

“For me, it’s important to highlight that I’m not the only student of color who is achieving,” 17-year-old Micheal Brown said.
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If You're A Parent Of A High School Junior, It's Time To Start Nagging

An NYU application reader shares her top tips for writing the perfect college essay.
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13 Clear Signs That College Application Season Is Upon Us

You only thought life was insane before this!
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The College Application Advice I Wish Someone Had Given Me

There's a lot of misguidance out there.
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The Real Reasons Why Low-Income Students Don’t Apply To Elite Universities

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How Media Coverage Of Campus Scandals Impacts College Applications

Get ready for some disappointed donors and alumni.
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Colleges Pressured By Feds To Ban The Box

The Education Department wants colleges to "ban the box."
By Ian Simpson, Reuters

Two Brothers Follow Their College Dreams To China And U.S.

Here's how radically different college applications are in the world's two superpowers.
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