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How To Choose a College That's Right For You
by Martha O'Connell. The college search doesn't have to begin and end with the Ivies and the name brand schools. There are many schools out there to choose from — some known and some less known, all worthy of your attention.
More, please! About trying to get a better financial aid package.
Eric Dash, NY Times (may require free registration), 1/7/07.
As college-bound students will discover when their award letters arrive, the amount and kinds of aid vary from college to college. Most financial aid officials will reconsider your package, in what’s called a professional judgment review.....
Students: Don’t believe these college financial aid myths
From the Tuttle Times: College is expensive.. but tuition fears shouldn’t overshadow an otherwise exciting time in a teen’s life. The key is not to believe the financial myths surrounding the price of a higher education.
Ten Tips for touring college campuses
by Anne Ryman. College tours are so important, in fact, that many students decide while on the tour whether they will even consider applying to the university.
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John F. Wasik: Paying for college is like negotiating a car deal
AS THE COST OF COLLEGE becomes increasingly like the sticker price of a luxury car, how do you deal with the shock of paying for it?
The 100 Best Values in Public Colleges
Even with tuition climbing at double-digit rates, there are deals to be had. Kiplinger's survey shines a spotlight on schools that combine great academics with reasonable costs. From MSN Money, June, 2006.
Lake Wobegon College 10/17/06
All parents know their children are special, but a large number may incorrectly assume that their smart and talented offspring will win scholarships for college.
Taking Another Look At Early Admissions
October 13, 2006 by Andrew Dugowson
Citing a variety of reasons, Harvard College announced last month that it was to move to a single admissions deadline, eliminating the option for early action. Shortly thereafter, Princeton and the University of Virginia followed suit. This decision was controversial.
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