AU KOGOOD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Kogod School of Business named to the Princeton Review's top 300 business schools in the country and snagged eighth place in the Best Campus Environment category for its safe, attractive campus and advantageous D.C. location.

MBAs Give Kogod Environment Top Marks

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Open House at Union College

Multicultural Open House

We invite you and your family to Union's first Multicultural Open House on Thursday, November 11. The Admissions office welcomes students from diverse backgrounds to come and learn about the academic and community experience at Union. Prospective families can tour Union with a student, meet professors, and hear about the Admissions and Financial Aid processes from members of the staff.

• Schedule (pdf)
• Register here

Bus transportation will be provided from NYC, Boston, and New Jersey.

• NYC: Bryant Park (near the corner of 6th Avenue and E. 40th Street).
• Boston: 45 Franklin Street(near South Station)
• New Jersey: Newark Penn station at Raymond Plaza West and Market Street
  
  

Early Decision Bounces Back

October 21, 2010

The recession appears to have been very good for the practice of "early decision," in which applicants must commit to enroll if admitted. Not only are many colleges reporting increased interest from applicants in applying early, but 2009 saw a jump in the proportion of colleges reporting that they were increasing the number of students admitted this way.

These are key findings of the 2010 "State of College Admission," an annual report from the National Association for College Admission Counseling. The report is based on surveys of college admissions offices and high school guidance counselors.

Weird Scholarships

Many students think that they have little to no chance of ever winning a scholarship. However, not all scholarships are reserved for star athletes and valedictorians. There are scholarships for every kind of student. Many scholarships are reserved for students with unusual qualities or talents. These awards are sometimes known as weird scholarships.

Types of Weird Scholarships

Weird scholarships are awarded to students for a variety of different reasons. There arescholarships for left-handed students, scholarships for students who excel in duck calling, and scholarships for students who play the tuba. Some of these more unique scholarships include:

• National Candy Technologist Scholarship
• Tall Clubs International Student Scholarship
• The Vegetarian Resource Group College Scholarship

Many weird scholarships are not awarded because of a characteristic or interest, but rather because of the outcome of a contest. These contests include the Duct Tape Prom Dress Competition or the National Beef Ambassador Program.

Winning a Weird Scholarship

The chances of winning a weird scholarship are usually increased due to small applicant pools. The fewer people who know about or qualify for a scholarship, the less competition there will be. If you qualify for a scholarship of this nature, take the time to apply because you could be exactly what the scholarship committee is looking for.

Welch College of Business Named Among ‘Best 300 Business Schools: 2011’ by Princeton Review The John F. Welch College of Business at Sacred Heart University is an outstanding business school, according to the Princeton Review. The education services company features the school in the new 2011 edition of its book, The Best 300 Business Schools. Read more...

News: Medical Schools Slowly Grow - Inside Higher Ed

News: Medical Schools Slowly Grow - Inside Higher Ed

Don't Get Spooked by Financial Aid!

Don't Get Spooked By Financial Aid

If the FAFSA and federal financial aid seems daunting to you, don't worry. The Student Loan Network is committed to making financial aid more transparent and easy to understand for you and your family. Let's do a little overview of federal financial aid: Much like the delicious colors of Halloween's candy corn, there are 3 main federal aid products that are available to students attending accredited, Title IV* schools. These include Stafford loans, Pell Grants and PLUS loans. There also is something called a Perkins loan, but it is up to a school to award it to students with exceptional financial need. Stafford loans are by far the most common financial aid given to students. Depending on your eligibility status, grade level and EFC figure, you can borrow anywhere between $5,500 and $20,500 per academic year alone. To learn more about Stafford loans, visit theStudent Loan Network. The Pell Grant is an award for students with very high financial need. Generally speaking, your family needs an EFC of 5000 or lower to qualify for the full amount of this grant. Your mileage may vary. PLUS loans are credit-based, supplemental loans meant to bridge the gap between other financial aid and your total cost of attendance. Presently, the two types of PLUS loans are Parent PLUS and Graduate PLUS. As the names imply, Parent PLUS loans must be borrowed by an undergraduate student's parent and Graduate PLUS loans are available exclusively to graduate students. * Title IV is a certification

SHU FALL OPEN HOUSE

Hello from Sacred Heart University! As your busy school year gets underway, we are writing to remind you that you are invited to attend Sacred Heart University's Fall Open House on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 10:00am. 

Check out Fastweb!! Awesome website- www.fastweb.com

"Fastweb is the premiere free search service for locating scholarship opportunities! Students and their families love its easy-to-use features and report much success in their quest to find scholarships. It continues to be the most comprehensive scholarship site for students who want to attend college. I recommend it unequivocally!"

-David Levy - Director of Financial Aid-Scripps College

The Cost of Higher Education - Most Expensive Colleges

The price just keeps rising, and for some, the prices will keep getting higher. No, we’re not talking about taxes or insurance rates…we’re talking about college. Most of you have already hit that hurdle, but that doesn’t mean that an annual tuition is a thing of your past.

The annual Forbes report on America’s most expensive college was released yesterday, putting Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York at top with $57,600 a year. Think that’s extreme? They’re not alone. Trailing close behind is Columbia University in New York at $54,400 a year, Bard College at $54,275 in New York’s Hudson River Valley, Wesleyan University at $53,976 in Connecticut and Vanderbilt University at $53,660 in Nashville Tennessee.

Since last year the average annual cost of tuition has risen by nearly five percent, making it one of the most expensive times to be sending the kids away. Still, some of the smaller colleges indicate that a higher percentage than anywhere else hand out financial aid (including 65 percent of Sarah Lawrence students).

Penn State Tops Recruiter Rankings - From The Wall Street Journal

State universities have become the favorite of companies recruiting new hires because their big student populations and focus on teaching practical skills gives the companies more bang for their recruiting buck. Big state schools Pennsylvania State University, Texas A&M University and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign were the top three picks among recruiters surveyed.

Returned from East Lyme High School Fair. It was great to meet so many college representatives from all over the country. Reconnected with many of the representatives I know and get acquainted with some new folks. A great fair, very well attended. I will be receiving updated information from the colleges soon!

Reminder : The East Lyme High School College Fair is tonight!!!


Time: 6:30 - 8:30


Bring address labels to stick on college inquiry cards to save you time at the tables!!

Renovations approved at UConn

Several renovation and repair projects across the Storrs campus aimed at addressing aging or inefficient building features were approved by the University's Board of Trustees at its meeting on September 21st. The projects approved include renovations to the Campus Commons, the Atwater Laboratory Building and the Floriculture Building.

Attended an Architecture and Design College Fair today in Boston. There were over thirty top notch colleges and graduate schools represented. It was sponsored by The Boston Society of Architects/ AIA.
Feel free to ask me questions in the comments section of the blog and I will post answers about the fair or colleges in specific. Some of the schools included, Washington University, MIT, University of Michigan, Harvard, University of Miami.....just to name a few. It was held at Wentworth Institute of Technology. There were free portfolio reviews offered as well and information about summer programs for aspiring architecture and design students who are currently in high school.

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From The Huffington Post, 9/28/10, Peter Buffett

If only there were more parents like his. The latest research shows that
college students today are in contact with their parents over 13 times/week
through various types of communication and that it is also carrying over
into the workplace after their student graduates, but that is a different
article!