Posts From Matthew C. Keegan
Common App Now Used by More Than 400 Colleges & Universities
Tweet Applying online simplifies the college application process. College App High school students are applying to college the new-fashioned way, as many schools now permit applicants to submit an “Application
High School Students Passing Up Work Opportunities
Tweet H.S. students spurn summer work for other pursuits. This follows a trend noted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and reported by “The Columbia Dispatch.” [1] Summer Experience
5 Colleges Make the Affordability Grade
Tweet Few colleges are deemed affordable for low-income students. Others might find it easier to obtain their bachelor’s degree at four-year institutions like South University Richmond VA due to the
College Entrance Exam Cheating…In China!
Tweet Illegal businesses aid student exam corruption. Beijing — Committing a crime in the People’s Republic of China can lead to serious consequences, with the Chinese government known to execute
Omaha Prepares to Host College World Series at New Ballpark
Tweet The Road to Omaha takes shape. Omaha, Neb. — The 2011 NCAA Division 1 College World Series is held annually in Omaha, but this year fans will be treated
Children of Divorced Parents Lose Out on College Financial Aid
Tweet Divorce Impact A recent study conducted by Rice University shows that children of divorced parents may miss out on some college financial aid, even if their parents remarry. Parents
5 Ways to Reduce Your College Costs
Tweet While student loans have its place, there are five ways to reduce your college costs significantly, thereby reducing your reliance on borrowed funds: 1. Fill out a FAFSA —
Free at Last: College Athletics — Yeah, Right!
Tweet Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel resigned late last month, following allegations that several of his players sold Buckeye memorabilia to a Columbus, Ohio area tattoo-parlor owner. That move
For-Profit Colleges Are Enjoying Explosive Growth
Tweet But, are students paying the price? Several smaller, private colleges including Dana College in Nebraska have closed its doors in recent years, victims of runaway expenditures and declining student
Paypal Founder Pays Kids to Quit College
Tweet There are students who possess an innovative idea, one that they want to see come to fruition, except that college is currently standing in the way. Twenty Under Twenty
Should the Big East Pursue Army & Navy?
Tweet College sports, particularly football, is in transition. Beginning on July 1, the University of Nebraska will move to the Big Ten Conference. This move follows other changes which includes
Georgetown Study: Pay Scale of the College Majors
Tweet The Economic Value of College Majors,” reveals that the pay scales of college majors ranges from $29,000 for counseling majors to $120,000 for petroleum engineering majors. This first of
