Counselors a Resource for College-Goers, But Many Find Them Unapproachable
National group offers advice for students on how to form good relationships with school counselors. Read Full Post >
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September 10, 2012
August 31, 2012
Dept. of Ed. Provides College-Prep Checklist by Grade
Checklists from U.S. Dept. of Ed. helps high school students get organized in the college search process. Read Full Post >
August 15, 2012
Student Misconceptions About College Life Can Undermine Success
New report, Preparing Students to Transition from High School to College, from IQS Research, based in Louisville, Ky., finds that many students have unrealistic expectations about the demands of college life, which may hurt their chances of completion Read Full Post >
July 02, 2012
ACT to Roll Out Career and College Readiness Tests for 3rd-10th Grades
ACT to launch new, digital college and career testing beginning in 3rd grade. Read Full Post >
March 17, 2012
AT&T Makes $250 Million Pledge to Fund Education Programs
AT&T will give $250 million to community programs and schools to support high school graduation and improve workplace readiness. Read Full Post >
February 01, 2012
Community Colleges Work to Support Struggling Students
Community colleges have their work cut out for them in closing the gap between student aspirations and results, a new report finds. Read Full Post >
February 01, 2012
Seniors Enter Waiting Game; What Are Their College Chances?
New study of college freshman show fewer getting into first-choice college and gap in acceptance versus attendance. Read Full Post >
January 31, 2012
Students Bear More of College Cost, Increase Focus on Studies
Annual freshman college survey shows students getting better prepared academically. Read Full Post >
January 19, 2012
Panel: Strategies to Keep College Aspirations High for All
Ask kids in 8th grade if they plan to attend college, and there is almost universal enthusiasm. Research shows this is true even among low-income students and those who are low performing. But something happens along the way for many that ends the dream. For some, it's academic struggles or the ch... Read Full Post >
January 06, 2012
Colleges Leverage Involvement of Parents in Campus Life
Parents of today's college students were often hyper involved in their kids lives growing up—organizing play dates, coaching from the sports sidelines, and some would say hovering too much over their every decision. It's not surprising, then, that their desire to stay in tune with their childre... Read Full Post >
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