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Road to Omaha Spots Claimed By 8
College baseball’s top teams head to Nebraska. The 2011 NCAA Division 1 College World Series field is all set, with the first games scheduled for this weekend. Eight teams have
Lost Parent College Scholarship Takes to Online Voting
Online voting ends on July 5th. We’ve shared extensively news about the LIFE Lessons Scholarship Program, a special effort by the LIFE Foundation to help college bound students who lost a
Common App Now Used by More Than 400 Colleges & Universities
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 for
5 Things to do Before College Starts in Fall
By Amy J. Silver Here’s a list of five things to do before college starts this fall. 1. Make a “Hometown Bucket List” What are you going to miss the
High School Students Passing Up Work Opportunities
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 Cutting
Washington Opportunity Scholarship Launches With $50 Million Endowment
Well funded college scholarships are a premium, much more so when the economy is struggling. Economic concerns aside, two large companies – Boeing and Microsoft – have teamed up to
5 Colleges Make the Affordability Grade
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 flexibility
College Entrance Exam Cheating…In China!
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 criminals
Omaha Prepares to Host College World Series at New Ballpark
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 to
Children of Divorced Parents Lose Out on College Financial Aid
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 who
5 Ways to Reduce Your College Costs
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 — Known
Free at Last: College Athletics — Yeah, Right!
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 is
