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This weekly email searches main media outlets finding stories that may be of interest to high school counselors, college admission officers and related organizations, with links to the original stories. It is published by de facto, inc., publishers of other e-newsletters.
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College Big Picture
The Hidden Costs of Higher Ed
New York Times - Aug 21, 2011
OVER the next few weeks, millions of Americans will be heading off to college, and despite the promise of need-blind admissions, more of them than ever will be struggling to pay for it...
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 | Who should we pay for college, and how?
CBS News - Early Show - Aug 22, 2011
As college tuitions go up and retirement founds dwindle with stock prices, Eric Hill asks blogger, Lynn O'Shaughnessy, author, Zac Bissonnette, and CBS Marketwatch Special Contributor, Ray Martin, who should pay for college, and how?...
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College Admissions Process/Strategies
What Are Advantages of Going to College In State vs. Out of State?
US News & World Report - UNIGO - Aug 24, 2011
When it comes time for students to start narrowing down their list of colleges to apply to, one issue always presents itself: whether to leave home for newfound independence and go to school out of state, or stay closer to hom. ...
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Beyond the Right Fit in College Admissions
Danville Express - Aug 23, 2011
We always hear about colleges being the “right fit” or a “good match” for a student. What are specific and concrete ways we can help our son (and us) figure out what colleges will be right for him to apply to. ...
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6 Things Seniors Need to Do NOW
GoLocalProv - Aug 22, 2011
Parents and students often forget that early admission deadlines fall just a few weeks after school begins. In recent years, colleges have been taking an increasing number of students in the early action and early decision rounds ...
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7 Tips to Jump-Start the College Application Process
US News & World Report - Aug 22, 2011
The calendar may say August, but it is not too early to begin thinking about—and working on—college applications. The applications are unavoidable, so what better way to occupy yourself during the waning days of summer than by getting a head start in the college ...
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Find An Extracurricular Balance
WTAE.com - Aug 22, 2011
Participating in extracurricular activities is a great way for a high-school student to get involved, as well as a great way to challenge yourself....
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Essays
Brainstorm ideas for applications
College Admissions Strategies Blog - Aug 23, 2011
How do you go from “thinking” about your college application essay to actually writing it? That is a question many rising high school seniors are battling every day....
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4 Tips For Creating A Killer Video College Essay
mycollegeguide.org - Aug 16, 2011
If there’s one thing college admissions officers can agree on, it’s this: your college essay should be as unique as you are. So if you’re more comfortable behind the camera than in front of the keyboard, why not give a video college essay a try?...
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FinAid - Scholarships
How Colleges Determine Merit Scholarships
US News & World Report - Aug 23, 2011
How do colleges and universities decide who will get their merit scholarships? Grade point averages, standardized test scores, and the strength of your high school curriculum often play a significant role...
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Same-Sex Couples and Financial Aid
Inside Higher Ed - Aug 23, 2011
If you're the child of a same-sex couple and you apply for federal financial aid, you probably won't get what you deserve. You'll likely get too much....
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Parents
Why parents should leave their kids alone at college
Washington Post - Answer Sheet - Aug 23, 2011
High school graduation has long been viewed as the first big step toward full-fledged adulthood and independence. Today, however, this “social clock” is changing,...
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Six Tips for Cutting the Cost of a College Education
AOL Orginal - Aug 23, 2011
Shortly after the birth of her first child five years ago, Christine Chapman and her husband met with their financial planner to discuss saving for their daughter's education. "We live in Massachusetts,"...
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Freshman
Must-buys for college
Boston Globe - Aug 23, 2011
From incoming freshmen to seniors, packing for college is a daunting task. Managing to fit your movies, books, and shoes -- not to mention an entire wardrobe -- into one vehicle is impressive and time consuming....
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Counselors
|  HSCW Counselors' Corners
Post - Aug 25, 2011
Coming Back for a Change
The last week of August finds some school counselors saying goodbye to summer, while others have been hard at work for at least the last two weeks.... More
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South
Ex-education chief says Florida going backward
Miami Herald - Aug 22, 2011
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Test results show Florida is going backward in preparing students for college, yet the state's high schools keep getting high grades from the state, a former education commissioner told a higher education study panel Thursday...
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College freshmen face tougher standards
Shreveport Times - Aug 26, 2011
BATON ROUGE — High school students graduating in 2012 will have a tougher time getting into a four-year university than those who enrolled for this year....
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ACT gains popularity in Alabama
Times Daily - Aug 21, 2011
The number of Alabama public high school students taking the ACT continues to rise, a trend evident in the Shoals as well....
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Teen Drinking
Bullying/Violence
Bullying Affects a Quarter of High Schools Students
US news & World Report - Aug 24, 2011
About a quarter of high school students were bullied at least once during the 2008-2009 school year, and about 7 percent were bullied online by other students, according to new data released Monday by the National Center for Education Statistics....
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Proces/Strat
Essay
FinAid
Parents
Freshman
Consul
South
Drinking
Bullying
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