I took a break. I had a book to write, after all, and there’s only so much writing one can do in a day. Just last week, I turned in my manuscript–all 90,000 words of it. So, that’s what I’ve been working on for the last six months, and during the next few weeks, [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘student debt’
December 21, 2007
Education’s Naughty & Nice List: Student Loan Scammers Most Grinch-like
The New American Foundation featured an interesting post by HigherEdWatch.org listing education’s Naughty and Nice players for 2007.
In a year rocked by student loan scandals, it’s not surprising that some of the naughtiest ones are those who skimmed millions of dollars from students via high-priced loans.
Very, very Grinch-like indeed–and something tells me we shouldn’t hold our [...]
December 12, 2007
Finally! Top Universities Consider Making College More Affordable
Since Harvard announced its plan to offer more grants and scholarships to students from middle-income families, other universities are jumping on the bandwagon.
This is great news! I’ve felt for a long time that all it would take is one or two universities offering more aid to trigger a shift in the way top private universities [...]
December 4, 2007
Sizzling Discussion: Are Elite High Schools And Ivy League Degrees Worth the Sacrifice?
First off, let me say that if you have the money and/or the leverage (legacy, prof, whatever) to get your kid into a top private high school or Ivy League college AND–this is important–your kid is totally into it and really, really, really wants to go, then by all means, go that route. That’s your choice.
But [...]
November 27, 2007
Another Sad Story About the Mindless College Admissions Dance
Last night, I met with a young woman and her mother here in Buenos Aires. The young woman is a delightful student who is studying at a university here. Her mother is visiting her. They shared their story about preparing for college.
L did everything right. From her freshman year, she took the toughest courses, loaded up [...]
