Sunday
Tuesday
Hacking College
Here's a great free read for students (and their parents) heading off to college. The book explains the easiest route to getting the degree you want, financial aid, and how to make the most of college. You can read the entire book here.
Sunday
List of Tuition-Free Colleges
Want to go to school for free? You can, really. With the rising cost of college most people would love to go to a free college but most don't know where to look- or even that they even exist. Here's a list of tuition free colleges.
Alice Lloyd College, Pippa Passes, Ky
You must score at least a 17 on the ACT or 430 verbal and 400 math on your SAT. Also, you must have at least a 2.25 GPA in your pre-college (high school) curriculum courses.
Berea College, Berea, Ky
You need between 20 and 30 on the ACT or between 1410 and 1980 on the SAT. Applicants should have a GPA of at least 3.0.
City University of New York's Teacher Academy, New York, NY
If you're looking to become a teacher after college this school may be right for you. Applicants are expected to have a high ACT score and a high GPA.
College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Mo
Applicants must demonstrate financial need and score at least a 18 on their ACT and a 910 on the SAT.
Cooper Union, New York, NY
If you're interested in engineering and/or architecture this tuition free school may be right up your alley. Applicants need to submit a portfolio for consideration. Architecture applicants are considered based on an academic achievement and home test evaluation. Engineering applicants are reviewed based on SAT score and math and science exams.
Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia, PA
Applicants need to show strong musical talents and considering a professional musical career. Students need to submit an application and audition at the school.
Deep Springs College, Deep Springs, CA
This all male liberal arts college requires a review of SAT and ACT scores and a two part application.
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, Needham, MA
Applicants must have a strong foundation of calculus and physics. The school also reviews SAT or ACT scores as well as two SAT tests within math and science.
Webb Institute, Glen Cove, NY
Applicants must have a strong engineering background. Also, a B average in physics, chemistry and math as well as high SAT scores.
There's only a couple of tuition free schools but it's worth the effort to at least try to to apply.
Alice Lloyd College, Pippa Passes, Ky
You must score at least a 17 on the ACT or 430 verbal and 400 math on your SAT. Also, you must have at least a 2.25 GPA in your pre-college (high school) curriculum courses.
Berea College, Berea, Ky
You need between 20 and 30 on the ACT or between 1410 and 1980 on the SAT. Applicants should have a GPA of at least 3.0.
City University of New York's Teacher Academy, New York, NY
If you're looking to become a teacher after college this school may be right for you. Applicants are expected to have a high ACT score and a high GPA.
College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Mo
Applicants must demonstrate financial need and score at least a 18 on their ACT and a 910 on the SAT.
Cooper Union, New York, NY
If you're interested in engineering and/or architecture this tuition free school may be right up your alley. Applicants need to submit a portfolio for consideration. Architecture applicants are considered based on an academic achievement and home test evaluation. Engineering applicants are reviewed based on SAT score and math and science exams.
Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia, PA
Applicants need to show strong musical talents and considering a professional musical career. Students need to submit an application and audition at the school.
Deep Springs College, Deep Springs, CA
This all male liberal arts college requires a review of SAT and ACT scores and a two part application.
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, Needham, MA
Applicants must have a strong foundation of calculus and physics. The school also reviews SAT or ACT scores as well as two SAT tests within math and science.
Webb Institute, Glen Cove, NY
Applicants must have a strong engineering background. Also, a B average in physics, chemistry and math as well as high SAT scores.
There's only a couple of tuition free schools but it's worth the effort to at least try to to apply.
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U Penn Admissions
Academics
Student Body
Surrounding Area
Housing
Dorm at School or Commute?
Students going to school in-state are faced with a decision of whether they should dorm or commute to school. Heres some pros ad cons of both.
Dorming Pros-
Live in a social environment with people your own age.
More opportunities to make friends.
Living away from your parents.
Living on campus near classrooms and being able to wake up minutes before class.
Dorming Cons-
Extra cost of dorming added on to tuition.
May get stuck with a roommate you don't like.
Social enviroment may impact ability to do schoolwork.
Dorming Pros-
Live in a social environment with people your own age.
More opportunities to make friends.
Living away from your parents.
Living on campus near classrooms and being able to wake up minutes before class.
Dorming Cons-
Extra cost of dorming added on to tuition.
May get stuck with a roommate you don't like.
Social enviroment may impact ability to do schoolwork.
Tuesday
Study Finds Many College Students are Stressed Out and Depressed
A recent study for mtvU and The Associated Press finds many college students are stressed about everything ranging from tests to even vacations. Many of the students polled say they have had trouble sleeping, concentrating, finding motivation, agitated or worried to work. Here's how US college students did on the stress test:
4 out of 10 college students expeirence stress often. 1 out of 5 feel it all or most of the time. The sources of this stress can largely be attributed to school work, financial problems, relationships and dating, family problems and juggling extracurricular activities.
45% of women report they face pressure often versus 34% of men facing pressure. 25% of students studies admitted they should cut down on their drinking. 33% say they use drugs or alcohol to relax or cope with stress.
55% of women say dating and relationships issues have a major impact on their daily lives versus 45% of men.
15% worry about being pressured into drinking too much on spring break.
1 in 5 say they were too stressed to do schoolwork or be with freinds.
1 in 5 said things have been so stressful they considered dropping out of college.
1/3 reported feeling lonely.
1 in 6 say they have freinds who have mentioned suicide and 1 in 10 say they have had suicidal thoughts themselves.
13% say they have been diagnosed with a mental health condition (depression or anxiety disorders)
26% have considered speaking to a counselor or seeking professional help.
Thankfully, 1/2 said they feel understood by their families and 60% said they are generally enjoy their life.
How the test was conducted
40 randomly chosen undergraduate schools were picked across the nation and
2,253 students ranging in age from 18-24 responded to the forms.
Why so much stress on America's college campuses?
College is supposed to be one of the most enjoyable time of someone's life but it's turning into one of the most stressful for many. So what gives?
Deciding what career path they want to pursue and pressure from parents, advisor's, friends and themselves. Read more
4 out of 10 college students expeirence stress often. 1 out of 5 feel it all or most of the time. The sources of this stress can largely be attributed to school work, financial problems, relationships and dating, family problems and juggling extracurricular activities.
45% of women report they face pressure often versus 34% of men facing pressure. 25% of students studies admitted they should cut down on their drinking. 33% say they use drugs or alcohol to relax or cope with stress.
55% of women say dating and relationships issues have a major impact on their daily lives versus 45% of men.
15% worry about being pressured into drinking too much on spring break.
1 in 5 say they were too stressed to do schoolwork or be with freinds.
1 in 5 said things have been so stressful they considered dropping out of college.
1/3 reported feeling lonely.
1 in 6 say they have freinds who have mentioned suicide and 1 in 10 say they have had suicidal thoughts themselves.
13% say they have been diagnosed with a mental health condition (depression or anxiety disorders)
26% have considered speaking to a counselor or seeking professional help.
Thankfully, 1/2 said they feel understood by their families and 60% said they are generally enjoy their life.
How the test was conducted
40 randomly chosen undergraduate schools were picked across the nation and
2,253 students ranging in age from 18-24 responded to the forms.
Why so much stress on America's college campuses?
College is supposed to be one of the most enjoyable time of someone's life but it's turning into one of the most stressful for many. So what gives?
Deciding what career path they want to pursue and pressure from parents, advisor's, friends and themselves. Read more
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