Inspired by Plato and a Strong Literary Diet
Frank Bruni tells us about an innovative seminar on The Opinion Pages HERE. “This was the seminar’s sixth consecutive summer and the first in which the number of students rose to 30 from 15. The course intends to get them ready for higher education, and that isn’t unusual in and of itself. Many summer
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Financial Aid Feedback Wanted
The Wall Street Journal asks for feedback on financial aid costs. This could potentially increase awareness about college costs and financial aid for the upcoming school year. Click HERE to see the form.
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MIT Offering Access to Students All Over The World?
The future of MIT education on MIT News by Steve Bradt HERE. Excerpt: “The past few years have brought mounting evidence that higher education stands at a crossroads,” Reif wrote. “As with any disruptive technology, MOOCs have been viewed with enthusiasm in many quarters and skepticism in some. However, the underlying facts are inarguable: that the
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Getting Ready For College? Huffington Post Answers Questions
In need of guidance for the beginning steps of the college search? Huffington Post College answers a few questions you might be asking. Jeannie Borin offers valuable advice on Got College Prep Questions? Answers Are Here!
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Looking to Attend a Liberal Arts College?
An interesting interview about the matter with Michael S. Roth, author of Beyond the University, on NPR: Amid Rising College Costs, A Defense of the Liberal Arts by NPR Staff. “Higher education in the United States has traditionally functioned as a vehicle for social mobility. And as costs have escalated and financial aid has not kept up with
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