Parents Make Tough Decisions To Pay For College

May 12th, 2012

PAYING FOR COLLEGE: MORE TOUGH DECISIONS Middle age is prime time for saving money. From your late 40s through early 60s, youre supposed to squirrel away cash to cope with health care costs in your old age. But for millions of Americans, middle age also is the time when children are seeking help with higher-education bills, and elderly parents may be needing assistance with daily care. Scott and Kelley Hawkins, both 46, are in that middle position. As they brace for paying rising college expenses for two daughters in school at once, they know they will have many tough financial decisions to make. A lot of extra stuff we used to have money for, we dont have the money for now that the hefty-tuition years are looming, Scott Hawkins said. The article is from NPR’s Family Matters series.

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Can Obama Control College Costs ?

February 18th, 2012

CAN OBAMA REALLY LOWER THE COST OF COLLEGE?

Andrew Rotherham writes in Time Magazine: Let’s cut right to the chase — I have about the same chance of being picked up by the Boston Red Sox as a utility player as President Obama does of having his proposals to control college costs get through Congress this year. But looking at what the President proposed on Friday through the lens of short-term Capitol Hill feasibility misses the significance of what Obama is up to. Source: Carnegie Foundation

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Colleges Need To Give High Schools Feedback On College Readiness

November 12th, 2011

Anne Hyslop :Education Sector

Today, there is a growing agreement that students should leave high school college- and career-ready. But what does that mean? And how can high schools tell if they are meeting the goal? Data That Matters: Giving High Schools Useful Feedback on Grads Outcomes offers new research on states efforts to use career and college outcomes data.

 

First, the paper makes an important distinction between indicators of college readiness and actual evidence of readiness. High school data should include both. Indicators of college readiness are things that are measured while students are in high school, such as ACT or SAT scores, completion of AP or International Baccalaureate programs, completion of dual enrollment courses, graduation rates, and the like. These indicators are the ones most often reported as measures of college readiness because they are generally controlled by high schools and don’t require linking to postsecondary data. Ev

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More Reasons Males Trail Females in College Attainment

August 25th, 2011

  One of the reasons males trail females in college entrance and graduation is discipline problems in k-12. In these grades public school boys are twice as likely as girls to receive an out-of- school suspension, and three times as likely to be expelled. Males continue to not enroll in fast growing traditional female occupations like health care when they enter college. Males college graduation compared to females has trended down since 1977. Asian Male students earn 44.7% of the degrees, white men43.5% and black men 33%  compared to women.

Source , Pell Institute

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3 Summer Activities To Make Your College Application Shine.

June 20th, 2011

Did you know that the things you do this summer could make a big difference in the quality of your college application?

Its true! Make the right moves now and youll have a leg up over your competition when the college admissions process begins—not to mention some great experiences to talk about when school starts again in the fall.

Want an impressive college application? Participate in a pre-college summer program.

Whether youre interested in art or computer science, theater or engineering, theres sure to be a pre-college summer program thats right for you. Ranging in length from one to six weeks, these programs are designed to immerse you in a specific field of study, giving you the opportunity to really explore a topic that interests you. Enrolling in a pre-college program can be a great way to explore a potential college major!

Another plus? In addition to looking good on your college application, Many of these programs can earn you college credit!

College applications look great when you volunteer. <

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5 Great College Scholarships for the Writer in You

June 1st, 2011

Do you have a love for the written word? We get it. What we also know is that there are many great college scholarships out there that are perfect for those with a knack for writing. We’ve rounded up a few we think you’ll love!

Great Essay Scholarships

If writing is your thing, then applying for scholarships may actually be fun! While there are loads of unusual college scholarships out there, for the most part, the majority of scholarships still involve an essay. Here’s 5 college scholarships that might be your way of making any school the most affordable college!

The Ronald Reagan Essay Contest Any Minnesota students out there? Whether you attend a public or private high school or are a homeschooled student, this essay is for you! Each year, you will have a different question to answer in no more than 1200 words. Yes, that is double-spaced. The first place winner snags $5,000 bucks. There are 3 places and 3  runner-up awards.

The American Justice Essay Scholarship – Sharpen those writing skills! Washingt

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