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Lynn O'Shaughnessy

• Are College Athletes Getting Smarter?

  The graduation rate among Division I athletes is 79%. Division I athletes are graduating from college at higher rates than the rest of their student bodies. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

  Blog posts | Nov 19, 2009

• Elite State Universities: Why Their Rejection Rates Are Climbing

  Flagship universities are rejecting growing number of their own state residents. As support from state governments dwindles across the country, state universities are desperate for cash and they can charge outsiders much more. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

  Blog posts | Nov 18, 2009

• 12 Most Popular Universities for International Students

  The number of international students attending colleges in the US climbed for the third straight year, according to the Institute of International Education. Roughly 671,600 international students attended colleges and universities here during the 2008-2009 school year. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

  Blog posts | Nov 16, 2009

• The Horrors of Defaulting on a Student Loan

  Defaulting on a college student loan will be a financial nightmare. Mark Kantrowitz, the creator of FinAid.org, says that defaulting on students loans is a "one-way ticket to hell." by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

  Blog posts | Nov 13, 2009

• Let's Kill the 529 Plan's Tax Deduction

  Thirty four states currently offer investors state tax deductions when they contribute money into their home-state 529 college savings plan. These state tax deductions, however, are relics and should be eliminated. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

  Blog posts | Nov 12, 2009

• How Much Are Assistant College Football Coaches Worth?

  A growing number of assistant college football coaches are making far more money than tenured college professors and even some universities presidents. The salaries of assistant college football coaches are climbing along with the top football coaches. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

  Blog posts | Nov 11, 2009

• Financial Aid Dilemma: Should I Apply for Financial Aid?

  Applying for financial aid will not ruin teenagers' college admission chances. Kalman Chany, the author of Paying for College Without Going Broke, says filing for financial aid shouldn't ruin a child's admission chances for families who are debating what to do. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

  Blog posts | Nov 6, 2009

• College Admissions: Playing the Gender Card

  Teenagers can may increase their college admission chances if they play the gender card. Some colleges want more women applicants and other schools are eager for more boys. You can uncover gender biases by looking at a college's Common Data Set, which is a wealth of information about a schools'...

  Blog posts | Nov 5, 2009

• Are Colleges Discriminating Against Girls?

  The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is investigating whether liberal arts colleges are discriminating against female applicants. Some liberal arts colleges are worried about gender imbalance so they accept more male applicants. Universities that focus on engineering and science, however, accept...

  Blog posts | Nov 3, 2009

• Record College Enrollment: Why You Shouldn't Worry

  More students are attending college than at any time in the nation's history. Close to 40 percent of Americans between 18 and 24 are in college, which translates to 11.5 million students. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

  Blog posts | Oct 30, 2009