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Nebraska’s move to the Big Ten raises out-of-state interest
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln hasn't joined the Big Ten Conference yet, but the move is already sending ripples through the country, with UNL becoming more attractive than ever to out-of-state high school students.
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Colleges implement need-aware admissions policies
The Wall Street Journal reported last month that many colleges facing financial trouble are coping by creating more need-aware admissions policies.
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Recent economic trends deter graduation
Economic trends already in place are working against obtaining a university degree. It has nothing to do with an absence of academic discipline and much to do with funding at the federal and state level, which may terminate university education for too many prospective students.
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DePaul admissions drops ACT, SAT requirement
The days of stressing over a less than desired ACT/SAT score are over, for potential DePaul students at least. Beginning in the fall quarter of 2012, DePaul University will be implementing a test-optional admission policy for incoming freshman.
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UC Students Campaign for D.R.E.A.M. Act
University of California Student Association and UC student leaders across California are campaigning for Assembly Bills 130 and 131, which allow undocumented students to apply for financial aid while applying for or attending state schools. UCSA is urging all campuses to appeal to Gov.
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New Facebook app predicts college admissions chances with near accuracy
It seems that high school students have another reason to waste time on Facebook, but this time it might help them get into college. AdmissionSplash, a new Facebook application, helps students calculate their chances of getting into their dream schools.
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Column: Obama’s provisions could increase student debt
President Barack Obama released his proposed budget for the upcoming year Monday. The $3.7 trillion behemoth is massive and involves various efforts to shift money around, some cuts, some increases — the usual.
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Obama proposes cut to Pell Grants
The federal Pell Grant program, which provides aid to 20 percent of the University of Minnesota’s undergraduates, could face $100 billion in cuts over the next 10 years under a budget plan released by President Obama Monday.
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English-only bill proposed in Minnesota
A bill introduced in the state Senate last week would make English the official language of Minnesota.
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