(American Enterprise Institute) By Mark Perry — Above is a table summarizing new data just released by The College Board on the academic records of the 1.64 million US high school students who took the SAT in 2016 (see my recent CD post on gender differences on the SAT math test here). As you can clearly see, these data provide […]
Read More »(Forbes) By Willard Dix — I work with families with a wide range of incomes. When the time comes to discuss college costs, wealthier parents often tell me they won’t qualify for financial aid although paying the full comprehensive fee (tuition, room and board) will be a significant burden. Most parents initially assume that income is […]
Read More »(Forbes) By Nina Berler — Nestled within the large, elite, and highly selective University of Pennsylvania live the Penn Engineering’s Integrated Studies Programs, which combine the computer science major with a specific focus: Networked & Social Systems Engineering (NETS), Digital Media Design(DMD), and Computer Engineering (CMPE). The student who has to ask what these programs are all about is obviously not the intended audience. […]
Read More »(Inside Higher Ed) By Andrew Kreighbaum — Federal PLUS Loans help parents cover the difference between the financial aid a student receives from their college or university and the full cost of attendance. They’re also not a sure thing — parents must be deemed eligible based on creditworthiness and be willing to borrow for their […]
Read More »(Road2College) By Joanna Nesbit — Keeping up with the college application process and its myriad deadlines isn’t for the faint of heart, but this year includes more changes than usual for the high school class of 2017. Families will want to pay extra attention to avoid missing something. Here’s what’s up for the 2016-17 year. […]
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