College admissions
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‘This is make or break’ — students are still waiting on financial aid days ahead of National College Decision Day
Few college admission cycles have been as hard on students as this one. National College Decision Day — the deadline most…
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Wealthy Jewish families are rejecting the Ivy League for ‘Plan B’ schools
If you want to improve your kid’s chances of getting into an elite university — and you can afford it — it…
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More high schoolers try this college savings strategy: It’s like getting two years free, says expert
Dual enrollment is growing in popularity More students are catching on, according to a recent report by the National Student Clearinghouse…
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Should you apply early to college? It could affect your odds of acceptance but also your financial aid
Key factors to consider before applying early “A lot of people view early action or early decision as interchangeable,” said…
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How a NYC mom-of-4 helped end affirmative action in college admissions
A New York City mom-of-four was the secret weapon in the fight to end affirmative action in college admissions —…
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How to negotiate the salary for your first job: ‘Employers are expecting you to,’ says expert
Ponywang | E+ | Getty Images This story is part of CNBC’s College Money Guide 2023, a series to help…
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This strategy could save thousands off the cost of college: ‘It’s a very smart way to start your higher education,’ says expert
Gabriel Quezada, 17, is a senior at Early College High School in Costa Mesa, California. Gabriel Quezada As college costs…
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On ‘Ivy Day,’ college hopefuls hear from Harvard, Princeton — but here’s the school more students want to attend
March 30 is “Ivy Day,” when many Ivy League schools release those long-awaited admissions decisions. More than ever, acceptance into…
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College acceptance and financial aid letters are going out — how to understand your offers
When it comes to college these days, students are more concerned about how they will pay the tab than they…
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College hopefuls have a new ultimate dream school — and it’s not Harvard, Princeton or Yale
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Photo: Bloomberg / Getty Images) With an acceptance rate of just…
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