From the monthly archives:

October 2009

The Case for Liberal Arts

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While traditional liberal arts education is neither quite as expensive nor as unaffordable (two different things, when one considers the myriad aid options) as many think, it’s an all too common view that education at a place like, say, Centre College, is a luxury from another era. What good is such an expensive, time-consuming thing in the what- have-you-done-for-me-lately world of the early 21st century?

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Should the Economic Crisis Change Your College Search?

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During an economic crisis, a less expensive college may seem like the obvious choice. But for many students, giving up on the school they truly want may cost more than they would have saved–figuratively and literally. Learn why private options aren’t necessarily as expensive as you think.

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Does Applying Early Action Increase Your Odds of Getting In?

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As a high school student trying to stand out in an increasingly competitive applicant pool for college admission, you’re looking for anything that will give you an edge. Recent studies suggest that applying early action to colleges will increase your odds. So, is it true?

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5 Things Everyone Else Also Says in the College Interview

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The interview is one of the pivotal moments you have to define yourself during the college search, which is why you’ll want to make sure you aren’t regurgitating the same clichéd lines that the person who interviewed before you just threw out. Hit the jump for five commonly used responses admissions counselors hear on a daily basis.

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