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Wellesley College, BU to cost over $90K per year
Two Boston-area schools are the first local higher education institutions to break $90,000 in annual student costs.
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A first for Mass. colleges: Breaking the $90,000 barrier
Two Boston-area schools are the first local higher education institutions to break $90,000 in annual student costs.
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Where Boston ranks among US cities for college graduates to start a career
As recent college graduates search for their first job out of school, a new study finds that the majority of millennials and Gen Z are looking at different factors than before when considering where they want to be hired. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, traditionally popular and bustling cities like New York and Los Angeles were common locations graduates would...
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Tufts RAs hold strike as students move in
Resident assistants at Tufts University held a strike on move-in day Tuesday.
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Tufts University resident assistants strike as new students move in
Move-in day can already be stressful for college students, but it may be even more so at a Boston-area university this year. Resident assistants at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, went on strike Tuesday, with dozens of people holding up signs outside of the Joyce Cummings Center as new students moved into their dorms. “I really hope that they get…
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New Biden administration guidelines offer strategies to promote racial diversity without affirmative action
New guidance from the Biden administration urges colleges to use a range of strategies to promote racial diversity on their campuses after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in admissions.
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These Are the Highest-Paying College Majors, 4 Years After Graduation—Many Pay Over $100,000
Half of the top 10 majors with graduates making the most money are subsets of engineering, according to new research.
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Boston Students Discuss Off-Campus Safety After Chilling Ring Footage Showed Break-In at Their Apartment
A BU student watched her off-campus apartment’s Ring camera in horror as she realized there was a burglar in her roommate’s bedroom.
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‘We Were Terrified': Break-in Gives College Students Real-Life Lesson in Off-Campus Safety
A Boston University student watched her off-campus apartment’s Ring camera in horror as she realized there was a burglar in her roommate’s bedroom. What students and their parents should know about their safety.
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Doctors Concerned With ‘Borg' Drinking Trend
UMass Amherst is blaming the drinking trend for sending dozens of students to the hospital over the weekend.
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Some Employers Open Up More Jobs to People Without College Degrees
IBM, for example, implemented a skills-first hiring approach back in 2016 in an effort to attract workers who have historically been shut out.
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Zombie Apocalypse Expert? Your Hobbies, And Other Tips, Can Help Cut College Costs
There is no way around it — college is expensive — and the student loan debt in the United States is a staggering $1.7 trillion. As a new crop of high school seniors is deciding on where they’ll spend the next four years, there are some ways to keep costs down. “The college’s first offer is not necessarily their final…
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Tips to Save Money on College Tuition
Did you know your zombie apocalypse survival skills could earn you a scholarship? Leveraging your unique talents is just one way you can save money on college tuition. Consumer reporter Leslie Gaydos breaks down other tips to help save money on school.
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A Federal Judge Blocked President Biden's Plan for Student Loan Forgiveness, So What's Next?
“We are disappointed in the decision of the Texas court to block loan relief moving forward,” the U.S. Secretary of Education said Friday.
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College Savings Seeds Now Growing for 20,000 Mass. Youngsters
BabySteps, a program from the Massachusetts Office of Economic Empowerment that jumpstarts families into saving for their children’s higher education, has cleared the new signup milestone.
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Applying for College? Keep in Mind, What You Post Online Is Public Record
If you’re a college applicant, you may have fine-tuned your essays and submissions. It’s a good idea to clean up your online profiles, too. “If I was a student applying to college, I would assume that someone may look at my profiles,” said Christine Lilley, director of K-12 institutional partnerships at Kaplan. The company has inside information on what...
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How Social Media Could Help Or Hurt Your College Candidacy
It’s college application season, but high school seniors might be overlooking something big.
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Adele Plans to Take a Break From Music to Get Her College Degree
Though she is slated to return to Las Vegas for her residency, which begins in November and will run through March 2023, she said at a Q&A event in Los Angeles promoting her new video, she is planning to get her college degree.