Did you know that the United States used to be number one in college graduation rates around the world? Did you know that we are now 10th? “For the first time in American history, there is the risk that the rising generation will be less well educated than the previous one,” states an article in Newsweek. The reason? (more…)
Higheredmorning.com posted an article listing the ten most irritating application mistakes according to college counselors and admission representatives. Ready? Here they are: (more…)
Remember, you have room to negotiate. Learn the 10 things you should ask about when you talk to the college financial aid office. The US News has a good article listing factors you need to know.
Science Daily released the results of a French study on the effects of Oxytocin on Autistic patients. A research team at the Centre de Neuroscience Cognitive (CNRS) has shown that inhaling oxytocin, a hormone that promotes mother-infant bonding and social relationships, significantly improved the abilities of autistic patients to interact with other individuals. The article is very interesting and gives hope that treatments are coming to help those affected with Autism and Aspergers. Please see the details in Science Daily.
Inside Higher Ed has reported that new studies show that the gender gap in university populations has stabilized. The enrollment numbers for men are staying constant and even rising for men graduating from college, the only exception to this is in the Latino male population. Colleges were going so far as to consider “affirmative action for men” in admissions, but the new report reassures that the success of women is not coming at the expense of men. (And what if it were?) (more…)
Are you aware that Congress must approve the Pell Grant every year? The Pell Grant is a federal financial aid award granted to low income students. Why Pell? Because Senator Claiborne D. Pell of Rhode Island proposed it to Congress in the 1970s. President Obama is requesting that the Pell become an entitlement for the second time. It would stay 1% above inflation, basically. Hundreds of thousands, perhaps millions, of current and former college students have benefitted from this grant. Why doesn’t Congress make it an entitlement? (more…)
Financial Aid packages are not set in stone! You can “negotiate”, ie, ask for more. In these uncertain economic times, our incomes are not necessarily steady, so if your income for 2009 was less than 2008, request that the financial aid office take your revised income into consideration. (more…)
Take a look at this video to learn about the “8 things I wish I knew before college”. Whether you are a high school student preparing, or a senior just about to go to college, this video will give you valuable information!
Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA
If everyone is so attached to rankings (and unfortunately they seem to be), Forbes uses a different methodology, designed by The Center for College Affordability and Productivity. The US News and World Report is famous for it’s college rankings, but these rankings are based on reputation, self reports, and inputs. The Center for College Affordability and Productivity designed a ranking system based on outcomes and not on spending. (more…)
Well, the answer is yes, no, maybe, and it depends. Here is a video from admission deans on the subject, click HERE.
