College Roundup - April 23rd, 2010
Did extra-terrestrials nearly abduct Physics professor!?! A college teacher describes his close encounter with a silent triangle UFO. (Examiner)
Imagine a world where your report card resembled a birthday card from Grandma: stuffed with twenties! It could be a reality. Should schools pay kids for good grades? (Education News)
Cracking down on foreign cheaters: Security of SAT to be beefed up in Korea. (The Dong-A Ilbo)
College Copy Cats! An online accrediting body has discovered a fraudulent British twin! (Inside Higher Ed)
Want a higher GPA? Try enrolling in a private college! Studies show students at private universities have the highest student grades. (Economix)
Are college admissions rates higher than they appear? Here are some speculations on why admissions rates might be misleading. (The Quick and the Ed)
When it comes to college admission- it might PAY to be GAY!? Should sexual orientation play a part in college applications? (The Crimson)
F stands for Fired. Biology teacher at LSU in Baton Rouge is to be canned for setting high expectations for her students. (Inside Higher Ed)
"Going out" in style. High school seniors come up with creative ways to ask their dates to prom. (Washington Post)
Are states running out of college grant money? State budget gaps are proving to be a set back for students who rely on grants. (Smart Money)