One of the biggest decisions in a student’s life is choosing which university to attend in order to pursue a degree. While there are a variety of hard-copy guidebooks and online resources available to incoming college freshmen, the major advances in mobile device technology and the overwhelming popularity of Apple’s App Store have also made it possible for those same students to manage their college search and application process from their cell phones. These 10 apps have helped streamline … [Read more...]
10 iPhone Apps to Help Manage Your College Search
January 7, 2013 by Team Celebration
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“Beyond Need and Merit: Strengthening State Grant Programs.”
May 4, 2012 by Team Celebration
On Tuesday, May 8, my colleague Matthew Chingos will moderate a discussion examining rising college tuition costs and policy solutions from a new report, "Beyond Need and Merit: Strengthening State Grant Programs." The report proposes moving away from the dichotomy between "need-based" and "merit-based" aid, and instead advocates for programs that integrate targeting students with financial need with appropriate expectations and support for college success. Three of the authors will discuss … [Read more...]
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