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Abigail Fisher vs. UT Austin — What Could Happen to Affirmative Action

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:05:58 +0000

There is a case before the Supreme Court at the moment that is causing a lot of controversy. The issue of race, affirmative action in university application process, and who deserves to join the Longhorns are being argued. Could we see an improvement to the system or a step backward for affirmative action? Abigail Noel [...]

Weird + Crazy College Scholarships You Probably Didn't Know About

Leslie Reynolds — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:26:44 +0000

As a college student, I know exactly how hard it can be to pay for college. I know how hard and time-consuming it is to apply for scholarships and grants. You apply for 50 and get two. I was doing some research on scholarships for my upcoming semester, and I found some odd, crazy, and just flat-out weird scholarships that are available. They don't really apply to me, but they may be just what you're looking for!

Colleges are Organizing Quidditch Teams [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:30:14 +0000

Anyone up for a game of Quidditch? If you are familiar with Harry Potter you know what I’m talking about. Quidditch is a so-called sport that has become ” all the rage” on colleges everywhere. Quidditch is a game played while riding “broomstick,” like the witches and wizards in the Harry Potter series. Yes, I [...]

This Professor HATES When Students Text in Class [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:45:30 +0000

You know you shouldn't text in class. Check out this college professor who definitely has a strict policy about texting in class. The penalty? Watch and see.

College Tuitions Are Up – Check Out The Cheapest Colleges In The U.S.

Amy Austin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:00:46 +0000

Here's some pretty scary news concerning college tuition - The U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center shows college funding by states dropped a national average of 7% in 2008. And if that isn't enough, over the next two school years, tuition jumped more than 35% on more than 30 state university campuses.

What Are America's Most Expensive Colleges?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:00:04 +0000

Forbes, along with the Center for College Affordability & Productivity, tallied up the cost of tuition, books, transportation, computers, and room and board to determine the new list of America’s most expensive colleges. And some of them may surprise you.

You're Never Too Old To Follow Your Dreams! [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 13:00:18 +0000

I read this story a few days ago and it inspired me! I knew I wanted to share it with you guys! Being a senior in college doesn’t always mean how many credits you have. Just ask 61 year old Alan Moore. Let me explain - Faulkner University in Alabama is a Christian university in the state’s capital of Montgomery with about 3,000 students. This football season when the players hit the field, it will have Alan Moore on it's roster as the teams kicker!

Our Best Places To Get College Books For Less

lesliereynolds — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:45:43 +0000

We as college students are very good at procrastination. If you are like me, and are stressing out because the year has started and you still don't have your books, don't panic. Research shows that textbooks for college students is an average of an extra $900/year. You're already paying thousands of dollars to go to school there, spending hundreds of dollars more just adds on so much more stress. Trust me, I've been there. I've done some research and found the best places to get your text books at a discounted cost, saving you much stress and more importantly, more money. More after the jump.

Amy's Financial Tip – Plan 529 College Fund

Amy Austin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:27:52 +0000

Who are we kidding, saving money? With the weak economy, unemployment on the rise, the cost of food, utilities, and gas out of control,who can afford to save money these days? Many of us are feeling the squeeze. So a lot of parents are putting that college savings plan on the back burner! My daughter Chloe will be entering college in 3 years, YIKES! Well, there is a college savings plan called the 529 plan that could be a way for parents to start that college fund. Especially if your kids are still young.

Most Students Not Ready For College

Marcie Pink — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:21:46 +0000

According to a new study, most students are not ready for college.

Researchers took a look at kids graduating from high schools in the state of Michigan and found that -- in half of those schools -- fewer than 10 percent of the graduates were prepared for higher education. Ouch, read more after the jump.