international Index
February 17, 2009
You might have noticed that more and more people in the U.S. are taking a year "off" between high school and college -- a gap year. Is this because of the economic crisis? Or are some students just heading to Europe or Asia to party for a year before college starts in earnest? Not really.
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February 12, 2009
Thinking you might want to study abroad? For some, it'll prove to be one of the most rewarding, life-enhancing experiences of their college careers. For others -- well, they'll enjoy the fish and chips, but that's about all.
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January 29, 2009
In a move to court foreign students, US News and World Report has just released their first-ever issue of the World's Best Colleges and Universities. These new rankings, based on the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings, are a befuddling play off of their annual America's Best Colleges rankings.
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November 06, 2008
In such a competitive admissions environment, why not leave it all behind and go somewhere far, far away? American students are attending college overseas more than ever before. There are many schools in the UK, Canada, Europe, and elsewhere that are some of the best in the world. Let's go through the pros and cons of attending college abroad.
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October 08, 2008
If you're like most people, the current financial dialogue is WAY over your head. You know that Wall Street is getting bailed out and that it's costing $700 billion. But you don't know why. Mostly though, you're concerned about what this means for financing an education - specifically, student loans.With the help from financial aid expert and publisher of FinAid.org, Mark Kantrowitz, Admissions.com has some answers. Kantrowitz says that "the impact of the credit crisis on federal and private education loans lies along three dimensions: eligibility, availability, and cost." But first, let's tackle why this is happening.
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July 03, 2008
At last, summer's almost here! After a school year full of hard work, you can finally put away your books, break out your bikinis, and soak up the sunshine. Do not, however, get too used to your life of leisure! From a college admissions standpoint, it's important to be productive during your summer months. Working is looked upon favorably by the more selective colleges; working on your tan is not.
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June 23, 2008
Want to satisfy your inner craving for adventure and gain confidence and rich life experiences? Consider taking a gap year.
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