Is Student Debt Really a Problem?
By
Kim Clark
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Education - August 12, 2009
Typical debt for a bachelor's degree is $20,000, but there's an increase in community college debts.
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Teachers Offer Conflicting Views on AP Program's Rapid Growth
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - April 30, 2009
Most survey respondents support the program but fear less-prepared students could undermine quality.
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College Board Backs Bill to Legalize Undocumented Students
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - April 22, 2009
Opponents of illegal immigration say the bill would increase competition for college admission.
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Stanford Rejects SAT Score Choice
By
Alison Go
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The Paper Trail - January 7, 2009
The university will continue to consider all SAT scores, not just the one an applicant selects.
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How Much Is That College Degree Really Worth?
By
Kim Clark
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Education - October 30, 2008
A new report estimates—to the dollar—how much a degree boosts your income and other benefits.
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Inflation Outpaces Most Tuition Hikes
By
Kim Clark
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Education - October 29, 2008
The annual College Board report shows good news for this school year, but next year could be rough.
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College Board Introduces New Test for Eighth Graders
By
Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - October 22, 2008
Critics question whether the ReadiStep test has value or is a "cynical marketing ploy"
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Some High Schools Are Dropping Out of the Advanced Placement Program
By
Eddy Ramírez
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Education - September 19, 2008
Some say the AP program inhibits top teachers and students from really exploring the subject matter.
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SAT Scores Hold Steady for Class of '08
By
Eddy Ramírez
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Education - August 27, 2008
The recent crop of high school graduates tied their predecessors' scores on the standardized test.
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6 Ways to Tackle the New SAT
By
Lucia Graves
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Education - July 18, 2008
With the College Board's new score-reporting policy, there are an increasing number of strategies.
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College Board Cancels One School's AP Scores After Cheating Scandal
By
Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - July 11, 2008
Students protest, worrying about their college prospects.
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High School Grades and SAT: Still Best Predictor of College Success, Study Says
By
Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - June 18, 2008
But the switch to the writing test format "did not substantially change" the test's ability to forecast first-year college performance.
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No More 'Advanced Placement Study Hall'
By
Eddy Ramírez
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Education - November 9, 2007
Concerns that some high schools are slapping the AP label on inappropriate classes.
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SAT Scores Drop for the Second Year in a Row
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Education - August 28, 2007
The College Board reports a gender gap in the writing section and a rise in students with disabilities.
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