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The average private four-year college cost is now up to $50,000 a year; that’s about $1,000 a week for the school year’s duration. Can that last? Not likely. With the economic downturn and with the college-aged population decreasing over the n

Two things you can consider for a summer experience that might help you with college applications and eventual acceptance are 1) doing what you love and have interest in and 2)working at a regular summer job. Admissions people want to see that potent

Jonnelle Marte wrote about some good news for grads in her June 21 article in The Wall Street Journal Sunday. First she writes about the new Income Based Repayment Plan which starts July 1 of this year. To qualify your have to have a Stafford Graduat