What the #?*!. College students fined for dropping the F-Bomb. (
Inside Higher
Ed)
Recent test results show that 69% of Utah fourth graders are not reading at a proficient level. Don't these kids have mother'S'? (
Desert News)
Thinking of taking a break between high school and college? Here are some questions to ask before considering a gap year. (
US News and World Report)
How important are extra-curricular activities to your college application? Believe it or not, colleges DON'T want well rounded students! (
Helium)
College professor jailed for organizing wife-swap parties. Apparently lessons in sharing should be reserved solely for Kindergarten. (
The Times of India)
There's a new type of drug abuse on campuses. Ritalin and Adderall are being used by 50-60% of college students to improve grades. (
KevinMD)
Some of this years college graduation ceremonies turned out to be particularly 'engaging'... when valedictorians popped the question during their speeches. (
Washington Post)
High school stripper entertained classmates... and put his assistant principal in the 'hot seat.' (
Huffington Post)
Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? A 94 year old Californian woman earned her college degree! (
NECN)
Colleges aren't handing out Visa cards, but that doesn't stop them from
being stingy with credit. Many elite colleges are not awarding credit
for AP courses taken in high school. (
Daily
Camera)
Yeah, this guy looks suspicious. Planning an undercover mass dishes heist, perhaps? (photo credit ghindo via flickr)
Students have 'sticky fingers' in campus cafeterias. Colleges report a large number of stolen dishes and utensils. (Mercury News)
Students who were accepted to more than one college need to notify the schools that they don't plan on attending. Here are some tips on how to decline a college admissions offer. (Suite 101)
Sure, laying by the pool all summer would be fun. But for those of you who want to be a bit more productive, here's 10 steps to make your summer count towards college admissions. (Your Hub)
With recent media attention directed towards the UVA murder of Yeardley Love, many parents are asking the question; 'How safe are college campuses?' (Washington Post)
We all know times are tough in today's economy. In fact, things may be worse than we think. Studies show that students are more stressed out now than during the Depression! (USA Today)
Traditional high school isn't right for everyone. Now, some non- academic 14-16 year olds have the option of colleges that teach various occupational skills. (Guardian)
The college student who was found guilty for hacking Sarah Palin's yahoo account could be facing 1 year in prison and/or a $100,000 fine. (Top News)
It's never too early to start networking! Here are 5 tips on how to begin in college. (Academic Advice)
Cathy Davidson, professor at Duke University, could be re-inventing the grading system. This semester she tested her theories by allowing students to grade themselves! (Inside Higher Ed)
Saint Anselm College will no longer require students to submit ACT/SAT scores for admittance. The institution's studies have shown academic achievement in high school to be the best predictor of college success. (Saint Anselm College)