More than 40% of Americans who borrowed from the government’s main student-loan program aren’t making payments or are behind on more than $200 billion owed, raising worries that millions of them may never repay. Source: More Than 40% of Student … [Continue reading]
Time for Some Humor!
March 30, 2016 by
The future has arrived, and it’s the thinnest of envelopes. Source: College Admissions Shocker! - The New York Times … [Continue reading]
Changed The Heading To Add This Wonderful Quote
March 28, 2016 by
"When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." - Maya Angelou … [Continue reading]
These 25 schools are responsible for the greatest advances in science
March 22, 2016 by
Source: These 25 schools are responsible for the greatest advances in science I think this is a good way to see if a school provides a quality undergraduate education. I suggest that you compare these schools with the ones I ranked here. … [Continue reading]
Donald Trump Isn’t Alone in Exploiting the Word ‘University’
March 21, 2016 by
Students have been taught to trust places called universities, even though few of them actually are. Source: Donald Trump Isn’t Alone in Exploiting the Word ‘University’ Mr. Carey has nailed it when it comes to how some institutions exploit the … [Continue reading]
The Best in Alia Wong’s Atlantic Series
Student applicants are treated like consumers. Source: How the U.S. News Ranks Make Applying to College A Commercial Experience - The Atlantic Here is what I wrote. I'm a former math professor. I taught at an "elite" school - Washington … [Continue reading]