Omniac College Roundup for April 17, 2009
Tell your teachers it's Facebook's fault! (Photo Credit: Flickr via Laughing Squid)
New study, by Ohio State University, shows that Facebook users have
lower GPAs than non-users. Perhaps it's time to turn off your computer
and do some work? Information Week
Many high schools have students post rejection letters to a wall in the school as a show of camraderie. Examiner.com
The gap between higher and lower income students when it comes to admissions highlights the growing differences in the way students apply to college. Washington Post
If you didn't apply for financial aid during your initial admissions process, you can go back and change your preference. But there may be consequences... New York Times
New novel highlights admissions process from the view of the admissions office. Craziness ensues. San Fransisco Chronicle
Students could find trouble by expressing their desires to bring top atheletes to their college on Facebook. Associated Press
SAT 'at war with itself,' according to former UC president. It's another major hit against the beleagured test. Inside Higher Ed