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Direct linkFarrell, Elizabeth F. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2008
A recent flurry of announcements from some of the wealthiest and most competitive private colleges brought welcome news to lower- and middle-income families. Many Ivy League institutions, along with dozens of smaller colleges that also attract high-achieving students, unveiled student-aid plans that will significantly lower the cost of attendance…
Descriptors: Middle Class, Private Colleges, Income, Debt (Financial)
Geraghty, Mary – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1997
An annual national survey of college freshmen (n=251,232) indicates that more students are selecting colleges for financial reasons. More also expect to go to graduate school, adding pressure to find well-paying jobs. Students are reporting higher high school grades but showing less interest in undergraduate course content. Women take on more…
Descriptors: College Choice, College Freshmen, Decision Making, Extracurricular Activities
