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One cost saving measure for college students: open source textbooks from Flat World Knowledge

According to the Educational Network,students at more than 400 colleges can take advantage of one way to cut down on costs: purchase textbooks from...
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Back to school tools for the classroom that allows college students to keep up with professor

As students freshman begin their college experience this month some may find that high school did not quite prepare them as much as they thought...
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Back to school: students can use tools from the web to maximize their academic potential

Students are returning to school in droves this week, rounding out the “back to school” weeks. With that, students will have advantages...
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Sotomayor: one of many in a long line of Ivy League graduates, but also a symbol of hope

Just like moons and suns, With Certainty of tides, Just like hopes springing high, Still I'll rise." Maya Angelou As Sonia Sotomayor awaits...
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Colleges warming up to home-schooled students; incorporate them into the admissions process

Just a few years ago colleges did not know how to deal with applications from home schooled students. After all, they challenged the long standing...
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Computers: do they create less hassle in everday life or foster bad habits?

Think of someone you know who doesn't have a computer.In fact, try to think of someone you know who has never used a computer.Pretty difficult,...
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Posse Foundation seeks student leaders of all backgrounds for full tuition scholarship

THE POSSE FOUNDATION currently seeksstudent leaders to nominate for the Posse Foundation scholarship, which covers FOUR YEARS OF COLLEGE TUITION,...
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Princeton commits to grade deflation and hopes to inspire other ivy league schools follow their lead

Princeton has adopted a new policy of grade deflation. Based on this new policy, only 35% of students in a department can receive A’s. There...
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NACAC appears to promote custom essay writing aka students hire someone else to write their essays

The National Association for College Admission Counseling posted an article on their website promoting the use of an online essay writing service....
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Outstanding books for the college bound from Young Adult Library Association

2009 Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong LearnersA YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) committee of public, secondary...
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