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Quirky College Essay Topics

CNN Living recently published a list of "10 Offbeat College Essay Topics." I think my favorite comes from the University of Chicago where they ask, "How did you get caught?" It might be dangerous to be too honest... For samples of some quirky essays, check out this essay on...

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About.co...ns: U.S. — Yesterday

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Early Applications to Yale Drop 5 Percent

Yale o2ma / Flickr The Yale Daily News reported this week that the number of early applications dropped 5 percent from last year's numbers. This isn't necessarily cause for early applicants to celebrate -- last year was a record high, and the percentage of early applicants who are accepte...

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About.co...ns: U.S. — 4 days ago

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The Tough Road from Community College to a Bachelor's Degree

Last week I discussed the financial and enrollment pressures facing the California State University system. An article in today's Silicon Valley Mercury News looks at problems in California's community college system. The article reveals that only 4 out of 10 students who enter community college ...

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About.co...ns: U.S. — 6 days ago

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Financial Woes and Enrollment Cuts for Cal State

Sonoma State University Superdk17 / Wikimedia Commons A press release from the California State University reveals that the stabilizing economy doesn't mean the end to financial woes. Applications to Cal State have been rising steadily, but the system's budget was cut by $564 million for ...

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About.co...ns: U.S. — November 11

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ACT Scores Available Today

ACT scores for the October 24th exam will be available online for most students beginning today. To learn what typical scores are for different types of colleges, check out these articles: What's a Good ACT Score? ACT scores for the Ivy League ACT Scores for Top Public Universities ACT Scor...

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About.co...ns: U.S. — November 10

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Cornell University Photo Tour

Cornell University Baker Lab Photo Credit: Allen Grove A few months ago I spent an afternoon walking around Cornell University's beautiful campus on its hillside perch overlooking Lake Cayuga. Cornell's hometown of Ithaca, New York, might be a little more out of the way for prospective st...

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About.co...ns: U.S. — November 07