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25 Insane Reasons Why Kids Don't Like Certain Colleges

J.D. Rothman | Posted 04.19.2012

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J.D. Rothman

Here are 25 ridiculous reasons that kids dismiss some excellent colleges.

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Don't Let College Rejections Stand in Your Way

Rebecca Joseph | Posted 05.26.2012

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Rebecca Joseph

May 1 is the national college decision day. So that means seniors and their families need to spend the next five weeks making some very powerful college decisions.

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The Voice of The Us's

Sean Carasso | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sean Carasso

Falling Whistles is taking to the road to make it impossible for the education system to ignore the war, fueled by our demand for minerals, that has claimed millions of lives in Congo.

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Excellence in Higher Education: A Proud And Meaningless Tradition

Riley Waggaman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Riley Waggaman

In these modern, consumer-savvy times hardly a day goes by without an inquisitive prospective student asking a college tour guide, "The facilities her...

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The College Insider: Admissions Freak-Out Countdown #6: The College Trip - How To Let The Schools Know You Care

Karen Stabiner | Posted 11.17.2011

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Karen Stabiner

Schools prefer to accept students who are going to accept them. One way to cut the herd is to see who cares enough to visit, and schools rely on this marker even though it's a flawed indicator.

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College Admissions Tours: 5 Helpful Tips For Parents

Ann Leary | Posted 11.17.2011

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Ann Leary

Hands on laps. No talking, no eye contact. Follow the example of your kids. Just sign in and follow the leader of the tour. Then go online. It's all there.

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