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Beth & Tim Manners
May 29, 20191 min read
Don’t Forget to Look at Graduation Rates
MarketWatch: “Too few students … realize the importance of high graduation rates as a factor in selecting a college. Having a high...
Beth & Tim Manners
Apr 16, 20191 min read
Top 10: ‘Best Buys’ in Public Universities
CNBC: “Some public schools are far more affordable than others, particularly for those applying out of state. Personal finance site...
Beth & Tim Manners
Apr 4, 20191 min read
Five Tips for Scholarships
Robert Farrington: “Scholarships are the most under-rated tool when it comes to getting money to pay for school … here are my top five...
Beth & Tim Manners
Mar 21, 20191 min read
Tips on Appealing For More Student Aid
The Washington Post: “In just a few weeks, families across the country will find out how much their children will receive in financial...
Beth & Tim Manners
Mar 19, 20192 min read
Sticker Shock: What is the Real Cost of College?
CNBC: “According to the College Board’s 2018 Trends in College Pricing Report, from 1988 to 2018, sticker prices tripled at public...
Beth & Tim Manners
Mar 14, 20192 min read
Hidden Gem: Norwalk Community College
With so much attention diverting to the deep, dark underside of higher education, let’s take a moment to shine a light on a hometown...
Beth & Tim Manners
Jan 22, 20191 min read
Tuition Question: Ivory Tower or Bargain Basement?
The Washington Post: “As soaring tuition scares off many families, a growing number of private colleges have embraced a marketing tactic...
Beth & Tim Manners
Dec 28, 20181 min read
In Tuition: College ‘Pre-Pay’ Gains Popularity
Times Union: “To broaden college access and affordability, lawmakers have in the past pushed for a ‘pre-paid’ plan that would let...
Beth & Tim Manners
Oct 25, 20181 min read
Maryland Students ‘Crowdfund’ Tuition
The Baltimore Sun: “Thousands of students … have increasingly taken advantage of crowdsourcing platforms to help them cope with steady...
Beth & Tim Manners
Oct 12, 20181 min read
Tuition ‘Resets’ Yield Mixed Results
Forbes: “For decades, the cost of college in the US has risen meteorically. But now, a four-year degree has become so expensive that some...
Beth & Tim Manners
Sep 5, 20181 min read
College Coupons: Some Schools Discount Tuition
The Wall Street Journal: “Escalating the heated battle for students, some private colleges are offering to match public in-state tuition...
Beth & Tim Manners
Sep 28, 20171 min read
How Much Is That College Degree Worth?
Quartz: “While Americans without university degrees have seen a fair rise in household income in recent years, they still lag far behind...
Beth & Tim Manners
Jul 24, 20171 min read
Supply & Demand Reduces Tuition Costs
The Wall Street Journal: “U.S. college tuition is growing at the slowest pace in decades, following a nearly 400% rise over the past...
Beth & Tim Manners
Aug 1, 20161 min read
Super Seniors: The Six-Year Plan
The Wall Street Journal: “Low graduation rates hurt a school’s reputation, and staying enrolled for extra years adds to the tab for...
Beth & Tim Manners
Jul 22, 20162 min read
Amazon Prime Loans: Read The Fine Print
The Washington Post: “Wells Fargo is offering Amazon.com customers discounted interest rates on private student loans, creating a...
Beth & Tim Manners
Jul 20, 20161 min read
Happy ‘Lap’ Year: The 5-Year College Career
Money: “About a quarter of parents each year face the daunting prospect of paying for an extra year (or two, or three) of college,...
Beth & Tim Manners
Jun 20, 20161 min read
Thinking Outside the ‘Ivy League’ Box
Quartz: “Well-heeled universities tout the benefits their name will give graduates: namely strong alumni networks, star faculty, and a...
Beth & Tim Manners
May 23, 20161 min read
42: Tuition-Free School in Silicon Valley
Business Insider: A radical French technology school funded by $100 million from billionaire entrepreneur Xavier Niel is coming to...
Beth & Tim Manners
May 17, 20162 min read
Shady Grove: The Future of Higher Ed?
The Washington Post: The Universities at Shady Grove “is a program unlike any other, with nine state universities converging at the...
Beth & Tim Manners
Apr 22, 20161 min read
The Cost of College Continues To Rise
The Boston Globe: “The average annual “sticker price” — the total cost of college without factoring in any financial aid — for a...
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