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10 Most Applied-To Medical Schools

Many students vie for spots at metropolitan institutions. Prospective students sent 507,347 applications to 113 medical schools for the 2011-2012 school year, according to data the schools reported to U.S....
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10 Most Applied-To Medical Schools

Many students vie for spots at metropolitan institutions. Prospective students sent 507,347 applications to 113 medical schools for the 2011-2012 school year, according to data the schools reported to U.S....
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Avoid 5 Assumptions About College Financial Aid

As you compare award offers, understand what you're looking at to make the best decision. When it comes to deciphering college costs, there are warnings at every stage of the...
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Avoid 5 Assumptions About College Financial Aid

As you compare award offers, understand what you're looking at to make the best decision. When it comes to deciphering college costs, there are warnings at every stage of the...
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Cutting degree down to 3

Would you sacrifice part of the proverbial best four years of your life to cut costs? Paying eight semesters' worth of tuition, room and board, textbooks and other fees can...
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Over-applying can hinder college decision process

More prospective college students are applying to a large number of schools than ever before, according to a study released in September by the National Association for College Admission Counseling...
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Finding a college when you’re a parent

Having a child during college can make earning a degree difficult, but the barriers don't have to be insurmountable. Here are some child-friendly programs helping parents earn bachelor's degrees: Comprehensive...