Seeking solutions to the student aid mess Started in Parents Forum by Dave_Berry on 05-20-2013
"… the federal government is profiting tremendously when it lends money to college students and their parents. Federal profit for each dollar lent: Subsidized Stafford Loan 12.49 cents; Unsubsidized Stafford Loan 33 cents; Parent PLUS Loan 49 cents" ...

Girl Expelled for Exploding Experiment Going to Space Camp Started in High School Life by Roger_Dooley on Today
The high school student who was expelled when her science experiment exploded is now getting a full scholarship to space camp. The funding is provided by a former NASA employee who had his own high school issues...

Colleges starting to sue students for student loan defaults Started in Parents Forum by taxguy on 03-19-2013
For the first time, the amount of student loan defaults exceeded that of credit card defaults. As a result, colleges are starting to sue their past students who default on loans.

How do you deal with rejection? Started in High School Life by supersmartguy1 on 05-21-2013
Even though we feel prepared to cope with the disappointment, a little bit of our hope dies every time we get denied. Let us know how do you deal with a rejection!

Waitlist Round-Up Survey Started in College Admissions by Sally_Rubenstone on Yesterday
... Have you (or anyone in your orbit ... child, classmate, friend, advisee, etc.) been accepted off of a waitlist this year?

Dear Class of ’13: You’ve been scammed Started in Parents Forum by Dave_Berry on 05-20-2013
"Move over, Illuminati. Stand down, Wall Street. Area 51? Pah. It’s nothing. The biggest conspiracy of all? The College-Industrial Complex."

The introverted, private, intuitive high-schooler Started in Parent Cafe by am9799 on 05-20-2013
An extroverted, open, non intuitive mom vs. an introverted, private, intuitive high-schooler. Opposites attract or a recipe for disaster? Share with us your similar experiences?

High school seniors release 10,000 crickets into halls, get banned from graduation Started in High School Life by Dave_Berry on 05-20-2013
Principal Larry Kiser says the critters were expensive to clean up.

Denied re-admission after medical leave of absence Started in Parents Forum by cat062 on 05-19-2013
I feel the denial was an unfair decision that really doesn't make any sense, and I also feel like I've been played by office politics. Any advice I can get at this point is appreciated!

If You Could Do It All Over Again Started in Prep School Parents by CanadaDad on 05-15-2013
As a parent starting to think about the boarding school process, I would like to hear from other parents or current students...

Article saying Saban is the reason a lot of out of states kids chose UA Started in University of Alabama by txdoula on 05-16-2013
Has anyone else seen the Forbes article, basically giving the football program credit for attracting the large numbers of out of state kids? Don't get me wrong, we love football, but my son is going to college for academics. UA football was not a fact..

Student debt strangling our youth (The New York Times) Started in Parents Forum by arco222 on 05-14-2013
Education should allow a person to soar to the skies. Instead, when achieved through debt in a jobless or underemployed economy, it shackles a person to the ground.

Best and worst study songs? Started in High School Life by owlsoup on 05-14-2013
What are some songs that helped you stay awake during those last-minute study sessions the night before a test? And what about those songs that are a nightmare to listen to?

Salaries of public college chiefs rise, median tops $400,000 Started in Parents Forum by Dave_Berry on 05-12-2013
"Salaries of presidents of U.S. public universities rose almost 5 percent in the last fiscal year, even as tuition rose and student debt soared ... Penn State's Graham Spanier was the top earner ..."

How Colleges Are Selling Out the Poor to Court the Rich (Atlantic) Started in Parents Forum by tokenadult on 05-12-2013
An article from The Atlantic reports on the New America Foundation study of college financial aid policies--which don't appear to be aimed to help needy students.

Most important thing you bought for college? Started in College Life by Scutrules on 05-05-2013
What's the one thing you couldn't live without in college? Excluding the computer, notebooks, pens, etc.

College Financial Aid Isn't Going to the Neediest (Business Week) Started in Financial Aid & Scholarships by ARobot on 05-09-2013
Interesting Business Week article about need vs. merit aid. Be sure to check the interactive graphic. What's your take on it?

How did you guys enjoy your high school life so far? Started in High School Life by asianeekamkee on 05-07-2013
High school was rather turbulent for some, but they somehow managed. How did you guys enjoy your freshman/sophomore/junior/senior year so far? Let us know!

What are some things you learned about college/the college admission process? Started in Admissions Hindsight and Lessons Learned by awesomeirl on 02-21-2013
Be it the ability to afford college, campus life, scheduling, or classes. Contribute to the next generation of college applicants/students...

Queens school first public school in nation to serve only vegetarian meals Started in Parents Forum by Dave_Berry on 05-01-2013
No more "mystery meat." Yum?

Let the bragging start: the best private day schools Started in Parents Forum by xiggi on 05-03-2013
Private day schools are popular options for families seeking a high-quality education. Check out a list of the 50 best private day schools in the United States and let us know your thoughts!

Federal Aid not enough for college cost Started in Financial Aid & Scholarships by brooklynredhawk on 05-01-2013
What options do we have when Federal Aid is not enough to cover the college cost? Should we take out private loans or maybe find a second job to help with the tuition? Let us know your thoughts!

Has your kid ever said, thanks mom/dad, you were so right Started in Parent Cafe by Seahorsesrock on 04-26-2013
Do kids ever admit to their parents being right in what they advise them? How many times did your kid say "thanks mom/dad, you were so right?" Share with us your experiences!

Managers to Millennials: Job interview no time to text Started in Parents Forum by Dave_Berry on 04-29-2013
"They take calls, text and sometimes bring their parents or pets to interviews. HR execs blame a coddled generation weaned on smartphones and social media."

CC Profiled in Chronicle of Higher Ed Started in Community & Forum Issues by Roger_Dooley on 04-29-2013
A lengthy article in the Chronicle by Eric Hoover calls CC "a vast virtual realm where visitors can find the best and worst of human nature."

The CC Forum: 1,221,385 Topics (And Counting) Started in Parents Forum by Dave_Berry on 04-28-2013
Yeah, I added 'em up. Could we possibly have missed anything?

Why is college debt a big deal? Started in Financial Aid & Scholarships by stressedouttt on 04-25-2013
We've always heard about how horrible college debt is and how we should avoid it at all costs. However, is it really more than "just another bill?" Obviously, it's nice to avoid debt, but why must it be so burdensome?

The Admission Arms Race: Six Ways Colleges Game Their Numbers (Pro Publica) Started in College Admissions by tokenadult on 04-25-2013
A story from the investigative journalism consortium Pro Publica lists ways that colleges manipulate statistics to look good in college rankings.

Head for Canada to save money? Started in Financial Aid & Scholarships by Roger_Dooley on 04-25-2013
US News reports that the number of U.S. students in Canadian colleges and universities is growing, with affordability being a major factor in this increase.

Entrepreneurs Should Stay in School Started in Parents Forum by Dave_Berry on 04-24-2013
Opinion: "I want people to stay in college, rather than dropping out to work full time on startups. I want people to take art history, literature, world religions, history, political science, and foreign languages ..."

Will suspension affect merit aid offers? Started in Parents Forum by Sticker on 04-23-2013
How does a suspension or any other misdemeanor impact a spotless record? Can such a fallout hinder your chances of merit aid offers at various top schools? Let us know your thoughts!

ANNOUNCEMENT: New mobile app for College Confidential! Started in Community & Forum Issues by moody208 on 04-23-2013
We've listened to you, have heard about the things that needed improved, and we're now excited to announce a completely new, rewritten mobile app for College Confidential for both iOS and Android devices!

Is it worth it to pay for an elite college when offered Merit $$$ elsewhere? Started in Parents Forum by menloparkmom on 04-20-2013
Parents trying to decide how much to pay for their child's education should read carefully. NY Times is raising the question of "Measuring College Prestige vs. Cost of Enrollment". What's your take on this?

Financial Aid Options for Second Bachelor's Degree? Started in Financial Aid & Scholarships by gnomechomsky22 on 04-06-2013
Are there any financial aid options for a student going back to school for a second bachelor's degree? Is the student eligible to apply for scholarships? Let us know some creative options or ideas?

Decline in Professors’ Teaching Loads Increases Costs by Nearly $2,600 Per Student Started in Parents Forum by Beliavsky on 03-22-2013
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni has retracted the paper that criticized faculty workloads. The initial report claimed that between 1988 and 2004, the average number of classes taught declined by 25%.

Advice please...Teacher issue... Started in Parents Forum by jamminj on 04-16-2013
How do you overcome a difficult relationship with a professor? Share with us your thoughts and let us help jamminj find the best solution to solve the issue with her daughter's Math teacher.

8 Professors You’ll Have in College (CollegeView) Started in College Life by moody208 on 04-16-2013
Let's have fun with stereotypes! Are you a fan of college-themed movies? Check out a list of 8 professors you might come across in college and let us know which type is your favorite!

Some NY parents to boycott new, harder state tests Started in Parents Forum by Dave_Berry on 04-16-2013
State officials warn that English and math tests scores will drop. Some parents plan to boycott. Any boycotters here?

Freshman major vs what they ended up with ? Started in Parents Forum by SteveMA on 04-15-2013
What was your/your child's intended major and what did you/they really end up with? It would be interesting to see what "really" happens, so share your story with us!

Study: Freshmen Women Use Media 12 Hours per Day Started in College Life by Roger_Dooley on 04-12-2013
Science Daily: According to a new study, freshmen women spend nearly half their day -- 12 hours -- engaged in some form of media use, particularly texting, music, the Internet and social networking...