If you are worried about the amount of money it will take to finance your child's education, you might want to see this Wall Street Journal item. It offers several points to keep in mind when considering how much debt to take on.
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The New York Times took a look at how UT-Austin puts together its freshman class beyond the top 10 percent and what role race plays. The process, known as holistic review, allows the university to shape a diverse class with the interests and talents to make good use of university resources, said William Powers Jr., the campus president. This issue is the subject of a lawsuit against the university that is headed to the Supreme Court in the fall.
The Washington Post reports that although many schools, including the Ivy League campuses, are reporting new low admission rates, some of those results do not reflect accurate reporting. "At most schools in America, most kids who apply get in, and many of these schools are terrific," the paper notes.
My college consultant friend Tam Warner Minton has posted on her blog about a variety of apps that make getting your kids ready for college easier. My favorite among her suggestions is one that lets your child attempt to answer a series of timed, abbreviated SAT questions.
This story is all over the web, but here's a version from USA Today. Kids who will be taking the SAT or ACT next year will have to submit photos of themselves when they sign up. This is in response to a massive cheating scandal in New York.
The Dallas Morning News has a story this morning about how college consultants can help students avoid wasting time or money by choosing the wrong place. I'm not a consultant -- my role is more narrowly focused on writing. For a great consultant in the Dallas area, please contact my friend, Tam Warner Minton.
The Huffington Post is sharing three websites worth considering for online college comparisons. The College Navigator site is especially worth checking out.
I was surprised to learn that of the five cases involving race-based admission that the Supreme Court has considered, three have involved UT. Paul Burka breaks down UT's contentious history.
My independent college consultant friend, Tam Warner Minton, shared this post today about some trends in college admissions. The bad news: more rejections and waitlisting.
This blogger on the Huffington Post offers a college application timeline for neurotic parents. It's kinda funny. OK, maybe just mildly amusing.
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AuthorLinda Leavell is The Write Coach, based in Plano, Texas. She reads a lot about college admissions and writing essays. And she shares the best stuff. Or you can follow her on Facebook. Archives
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