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Lynn O'Shaughnessy

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Lynn O'Shaughnessy is a financial journalist and the author of a critically acclaimed book, The College Solution: A Guide for Everyone Looking for the Right School at the Right Price. She has been a contributor to such publications as BusinessWeek, USA Today, Money Magazine, Medical Economics, The New York Times, Consumer Reports MoneyAdvisor, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, AARP: The Magazine and Kiplinger

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

    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. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

    Blog posts | Feb 9, 2010

  • College Search? Don't Count on Guidance Counselors

    Many high school counselors are woefully short of knowledge about financial aid and finding the right school for your child. Here's how you can fill in the gaps. by Lynn O?Shaughnessy

    Articles | Dec 23, 2009

  • 15 Best and Worst Jobs of 2010

    The 10 best jobs of 2010 include such careers as actuary, software engineer, computer systems analyst and biologist. The 10 worst jobs include such thankless occupations as roustabout, lumberjack and ironworker. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

    Blog posts | Jan 7, 2010

  • Oops! How to Fix a FAFSA Mistake

    It's easy to correct FAFSA mistakes that can be extremely costly. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

    Blog posts | Feb 8, 2010

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

    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. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

    Blog posts | Feb 4, 2010

  • SAT and ACT: Which is the Better Test?

    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. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

    Blog posts | Feb 2, 2010

  • 6 Reasons to File the FAFSA

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

    Blog posts | Jan 28, 2010

  • 20 Facts About Today's College Freshmen

    The latest UCLA survey on college freshmen were recently released that contains some surprises. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

    Blog posts | Jan 29, 2010

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

    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. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

    Blog posts | Jan 27, 2010

  • 5 Reasons to Attend a Liberal Arts College

    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. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

    Blog posts | Jan 21, 2010

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