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The Student Voice
Too often in education we think we know what is best for our students. Not often enough do we listen and hear what our students are saying about their education. This collection tries to show more of the student perspective.
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College Degrees Still Matter In the Job Market

College Degrees Still Matter In the Job Market | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
A college education still matters in the modern job market.
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The Dark Side of College-Acceptance Videos

The Dark Side of College-Acceptance Videos | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Don’t make them, don’t “like” them, don’t pass them on.
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Why Some Students Are Skipping College

Why Some Students Are Skipping College | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
A new crop of Americans simply doesn’t want to take on debt.
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Is College Worth It? A Father and Son Disagree on Whether to Finish Their Degrees.

Is College Worth It? A Father and Son Disagree on Whether to Finish Their Degrees. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Finishing a college degree is hard. It’s an endurance race: It takes determination to keep going, and a belief that it will all be worth it in th
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How to Keep Returning College Students on Track

How to Keep Returning College Students on Track | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Returning to college after years away from formal education can feel like a new beginning, as well as a daunting challenge.What sparks students t
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A Mental Health Checklist for College Students.

A Mental Health Checklist for College Students. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Students should not wait until they are on campus to begin thinking about how to protect their emotional well-being, experts say.
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Parent asks how to help son who didn't make it into his top college choice

He didn't make it in, and this parent isn't surprised. But what can be done now?
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Colleges spend billions to market themselves to students

Catholic University President John Garvey said colleges “are competing for students, and marketing is how you have to do that.”
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Advice for College

Advice for College | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Advice for my daughter: Do talk to your professors outside of class. Do notice the way the sky changes color. Don’t get too drunk.

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Top colleges not better, data shows

Top colleges not better, data shows | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Retired counselor unearths data showing top schools aren’t necessarily better.
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The Pandemic Will Leave More Students Unprepared For College. Developmental Education Must Help.

The Pandemic Will Leave More Students Unprepared For College. Developmental Education Must Help. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Nearly 20 million students were projected to attend an institution of higher education in the United States during the fall 2020 semester, according t
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How to talk to college students about covid-19 safety

How to talk to college students about covid-19 safety | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
These tips from experts will help you discuss the coronavirus with your kids so they’re more likely to listen.
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How Parents Can Support Teenagers in the Pandemic College Process 

How Parents Can Support Teenagers in the Pandemic College Process  | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
With college admissions significantly altered this year, pay attention to what your child wants and needs.
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How Four Parents Hacked Together Their Own College Pricing Tools.

How Four Parents Hacked Together Their Own College Pricing Tools. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Fed up with the lack of clear college pricing and other data, these parents hacked the information they needed into usable tools and guides.
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We Talked to 10 Graduates About Their College Regrets

We Talked to 10 Graduates About Their College Regrets | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Here’s what they’d tell their high school selves.
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I Edited Mental Illness Out of My College Applications. I’m Not Alone.

I Edited Mental Illness Out of My College Applications. I’m Not Alone. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
More and more young people struggle with mental health. Do universities want to hear about it?
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A mental health break from college can be helpful. Here are expert tips.

Experts offer recommendations for college students who need to take a leave of absence to tend to mental health challenges.
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How to send your kids to college with the right life skills

How to send your kids to college with the right life skills | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
For many families, successful parenting means helping a child get into a great college. But experts worry that pressure is taking away from helping young adults grow into independent and interdependent members of a community. Before you send them off into the world, your child might need a crash course on life skills.
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To stand out, insert some self-deprecation into your college application.

To stand out, insert some self-deprecation into your college application. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Your application and recommendations will cover the impressive stuff you've done. But to stand out, think about not what makes you great, but what makes you odd.
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Minority teens more likely to say college worth the cost, according to poll

Nearly two-thirds of minority teens ages 14 to 18 said getting a four-year college degree is worth the cost, compared to 55 percent of their White peers, according to a Washington Post-Ipsos poll.
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Dorm kitchen disasters: Fires, fights, explosions

A campus security guard tells of the biggest disasters he's seen when students try to cook in the dorms.
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How can I help my child transition to college after the pandemic?

How can I help my child transition to college after the pandemic? | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
He’s excited to go, but I’m worried he’ll be overwhelmed.
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How to Pay for College (and Not Lose Your Shirt)

How to Pay for College (and Not Lose Your Shirt) | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
“The Price You Pay for College,” by Ron Lieber, is a comprehensive guide to navigating an often treacherous process.
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Share Your College Essays

Share Your College Essays | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Class of 2024: It’s been a year like never before. How did you write about it?
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Why Did Colleges Reopen During the Pandemic?

Why Did Colleges Reopen During the Pandemic? | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The pandemic has revealed that higher education was never about education.
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