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Who Are You?
For all the aggravation they cause, college essays provide an excellent opportunity to create an informal, lively piece of writing that explains who you are and why you are that way.
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High Pressure
The technology used for forecasting has improved, and forecasts are more accurate compared with the past. But the job of the meteorologist is still both an art and a science.
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Look Who's Talking
There are many sources of information on colleges, and every one of them has a bias—a point of view that, in one way or another, affects the quality of that information.
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It's Cold, but It's Hot
North Dakota—a state that ranks 48th in in attracting tourists and struggles to keep its young people from fleeing to warmer or more exciting places—is fast becoming a popular destination for college students from around the country.
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Before You Choose That College...
Financial advisers offer parents and students suggestions for getting the biggest bang from their education bucks. Article

Five Guys Walk Into a Bar
Career counselors often tell you to prepare concise responses for conventional questions like “What are your strengths,” or “Where do you see yourself in five years?” But for the unconventional ones, like these compiled by online job community Glassdoor.com, all we can say is, expect the unexpected. And bring a pencil (or an invisible pen). Article

Recession Tests Community Colleges
Demand for the colleges' classes threatens to outstrip their capacity and funding. Article

STUDENT VOICES
Arabic Students Mean Business
Career opportunities in national security and Mideast financial hubs boost enrollment in college Arabic-language programs Article

Asian-Americans Show SAT Gains
High school students' performance last year on the SAT college-entrance exam remained generally unchanged from the previous year, except for Asian-American students who continue to post notable gains. Article

Now Playing: My College Application
College admissions officers see video supplements as a logical way for students growing up in a technology-driven culture to showcase their personalities. By Stephanie Haven Article

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Scores Stagnate at High Schools
Despite modest gains in college-readiness among U.S. high-school students in the past few years, new data show that fewer than 25% of 2010 graduates who took the ACT college-entrance exam possessed the academic skills necessary to pass entry-level courses. Article

A Tale of Two Students
In middle school, Ivan and Laura shared a brief romance and a knack for trouble. Then they parted ways. Now he is college-bound and she isn't. How different schools shaped their paths. Article

Financial Aid: How to Get More
Many well-off families are too affluent to qualify for significant financial aid, but not wealthy enough to afford to pay out of pocket. But that doesn't mean they can't game the system to their advantage. Article

10 Things Campus Security Won't Tell You
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Seize the Years
A guide for anyone starting college, no matter what school. Think of it as a few tips from someone who’s been here for three and three-quarters years, and loved every minute. Article

The New Rules of College Credit
A law that took effect this year cracks down on high-interest credit cards and aggressive marketing tactics used by card issuers to sign up college students. But it won’t stop banks from trying to win students as customers.Article

History Lesson
More and more employers are conducting credit background checks on applicants for some positions, figuring that the financial information can offer insight into a candidate’s level of responsibility. Article

No Pay, No Problem
The value of an unpaid internship. Article

The Case for Saturday School
Kids in China attend school 41 days a year more than students in the U.S. Now, schools across the country are cutting back to four-day weeks. Chester E. Finn Jr. on how to build a smarter education system. Article

Devaluing a College Degree
The idea that a college grad earns $800,000 or more than a high school grad is based on fuzzy math. The real number is much lower. Article

Bill Limits Restraint of Unruly Schoolchildren
Physically restraining unruly schoolchildren or locking them in isolated spaces would be subject to federal restrictions under legislation passed by the House. Article

The Error-Free College Application
As the deadline period for college applications draws close, high school seniors are busy filling out financial aid applications. But some simple-to-avoid mistakes could jeopardize both college entry and aid. Article

Study Abroad -- Pricey and Priceless
Students who study abroad and immerse themselves in another country's culture come back with a more wide-eyed view of the world. Article

Inside the Admissions Office
Watch video excerpts from “Inside the Admissions Office,” an online forum featuring admissions deans from eight of America’s most selective colleges and universities. They tackle such topics as: How involved should your parents be in the admissions process? And what makes a good college essay? Watch

The Best and Worst Jobs
From actuary to roustabout, a look at some of the best and worst jobs for the coming year, ranked based on factors such as income, stress and

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