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Are You Sure that College is Good for You? The Nutrition Facts of Your College

[Image from the article, “Do Colleges Need a ‘Calorie Count'”]

There’s a lot information about college out there. The federal government actually does a great job at collecting a substantial amount of statistics, according to Julie Margetta Morgan, a Policy Analyst with the Postsecondary Education Program at the Center for American Progress. In Morgan’s latest article, “Do College Need a ‘Calorie Count,'” she argues even though the numbers about college exist and are available to the public, students don’t necessarily know where to find it or want to do the work.

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Should Students Use the ‘Best Colleges’ List to Choose a School?

US News & World Report released their Best Colleges list this week with Harvard and Princeton Universities in first and Yale in third. This is the second year in a row that high school counselors opinions have been included in the rankings. In The Chronicle of Higher Education article “US News Keeps Courting High-School Counselors,” Eric Hoover explains the inclusion of counselor ratings is highly controversial because it is believed these votes make the rankings list more of a “popularity contest” than offering a helpful perspective to inform college applicants.

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Carson Carter, Abroad in Prague

By Carson Carter

Our program here in Prague shuttled four of us, who were arriving at the same time, by mini-bus into the city from the airport, and I was immediately thrilled about the views of the city and the apartment location. My roommates were outside flying through cigarettes when I disembarked, (quite the welcoming party, wish I had a photo!) but I’ve already gotten used to that as everyone here smokes in public/bars/clubs/restaurants. Thankfully, my roommates only smoke outside and are really courteous about it.

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Profile: Bobby Meacham on Big League Budgeting

(February 23, 2011Â – Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images North America)

Want to experience a roller-coaster ride of salaries? Try life in professional baseball. Make the big leagues and you can reap millions. Languish in the minors and harsh financial realities weigh on you daily.

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Tips for Financing the Unexpected Expenses of College

By student blogger David Kieta

Well another summer-break has come and gone. Now it is back to the exciting life of a student. For some of us this is the same old routine. We are used to the daily grind, and we can make our way through another school year with (relative) ease. But for some this fall, it is the first step in a long journey through college. It can be really scary. For many students the first semester of college is the first time being away from home, and for the first time ever teachers will be treating you like an adult. Although this can be very intimidating it is worth it. Here are some tips to keep ahead of the game while also helping you keep a little money in the bank.

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Three Myths About College

Most students transitioning to college have heard a good deal of advice, horror stories, and myths about college from friends, family, coworkers, teachers, and strangers off the streeet. But how much of it is true? How much can you really know until you get their? Emily Grier, a sophomore at Penn State University and staff writer for Penn State’s Valley magazine, dishes out her thoughts on the advice she was given and how much of it came true during her freshman year.

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6 Easy Ways to Save this School Year

It’s back to school. Parents are sending their students off with new school supplies, driving them to activities, and helping out with homework. When new schedules start, new expenses usually follow closely. Start this school year off by shaving down costs with a few simple tips from Motherboard Moms. These tips are great to share with other parents, college students, and kids of any age so they can start learning about personal money management now:

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Ten of the Toughest Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

How do you prepare for a job interview? You press your suit, shine your shoes, leave extra early, and print off a copy of your resume. You might feel like everything else that happens in your interview is left to fate, but you can prepare for some of the unexpected by knowing your answers to some of the most popular and toughest questions employers can ask.

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Study: Solve Your Financial Woes by Donating Money

Did you know that no matter the amount of money you have, donating some of it can make you feel better? In the article “Worried About Money? Give Some Away,” Linda Wasmer Andrews explains why giving money to those in need can boost your spirits:

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Free Media Tools to Enhance Learning in the Digital Age

Young students need to spend time online in order to develop technical and social skills that are required for succeeding in the digital age, according to a study by the MacArthur Foundation. Many educators are aware of this, study or not. We see technology evolving, and our evolving need for it, in the workforce, the education system, on public transportation and in our homes.

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