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Thank You POTUS for the #CollegeScorecard…but was it really necessary? Students and families need more guidance, more structure, but no more data, please!

Last week President Obama introduced the College Scorecard,  an online tool for students and parents researching and selecting colleges.  Reviews of […]

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How did Georgetown expect her to pay $67k a year?

Kacie Candela chooses the “Right Fit” college instead of being awestruck by name-brand college recognition and publicized rankings.  Selecting the right college […]

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Learning More About Colleges: Painting a Picture with Data

College Navigator is one of my favorite websites (as you already know) for accessing college-related data.  The information is collected […]

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It’s Still Summer…But What Can I Do to Get Ready for Senior Year?

It’s mid-August and many teens are experiencing anxiety from the mere thought of returning to school, but none more than […]

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