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• Is the University of Phoenix Good For Students or Investors?

  By Lynn O'Shaughnessy | Feb 9, 2010 | 0 comments

  The University of Phoenix and other for-profit colleges are experiencing incredible growth and they could be huge beneficiaries of President Obama's push to get millions of more Americans to attend college.

• Oops! How to Fix a FAFSA Mistake

  By Lynn O'Shaughnessy | Feb 8, 2010 | 0 comments

  It's easy to correct FAFSA mistakes that can be extremely costly.

• Did The Value Of Your College Degree Just Drop $350,000?

  By Lynn O'Shaughnessy | Feb 4, 2010 | 9 comments

  The lifetime earnings value of a college degree compared to a high school diploma has been wildly exaggerated. You may not earn as much as you'd hoped.

• SAT and ACT: Which is the Better Test?

  By Lynn O'Shaughnessy | Feb 2, 2010 | 0 comments

  The ACT and SAT test different skills so it's important that your teenager take the test that will play to his or her strengths.

• Completing the FAFSA Without Caffeine

  By Lynn O'Shaughnessy | Feb 1, 2010 | 1 comment

  Don't procrastinate when you are completing the FAFSA and CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE. And be sure to complete these financial aid forms when the financial aid help lines are accepting calls.

• 20 Facts About Today’s College Freshmen

  By Lynn O'Shaughnessy | Jan 29, 2010 | 10 comments

  The latest UCLA survey on college freshmen were recently released that contains some surprises.

• 6 Reasons to File the FAFSA

  By Lynn O'Shaughnessy | Jan 28, 2010 | 0 comments

  Don't want to file the FAFSA. Many parents grumble about completing this financial aid form, but often it's worth the trouble.

• Engineering Degrees: How Tough Is It To Get One?

  By Lynn O'Shaughnessy | Jan 27, 2010 | 2 comments

  More than one out of every three college freshman intend to major in science, math, technology or engineering, but the wash out rate is high. Find out how these students can increase their chances of surviving in college.

• 5 Reasons to Attend a Liberal Arts College

  By Lynn O'Shaughnessy | Jan 21, 2010 | 10 comments

  Don't be in such a hurry to get your kid into an Ivy League school. A liberal arts college could provide a superior education.

• Claim This New College Tax Credit

  By Lynn O'Shaughnessy | Jan 20, 2010 | 0 comments

  Beginning this tax season, parents of college students can claim up to a $2,500 tax credit for college expenses thanks to the new American Opportunity Tax Credit.

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