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  7. Schools featured on this list are doing a good job in managing their financial resources relative to other schools that may have larger state funding, higher tuition, or larger endowments.
  8. Volunteering doesn't just set students apart from their peers in the college admissions process, it can also help them earn scholarship dollars.
  9. Students who cultivate a positive image online may improve their admissions chances, but those who aren't careful online could hamper their prospects.
  10. We've dug into school-reported data to highlight colleges that stand out from the pack in terms of costs, graduation rates, debt, and more. Explore the Short Lists here: http://goo.gl/eH36d
  11. Rising default rates emphasize the importance of student loan research and smart borrowing. http://goo.gl/BHBDE
  12. A new College Scorecard, proposed by the Obama administration to help students compare colleges, will only help those who actually understand the terms, according to one report: http://goo.gl/HxaYi
  13. There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. One private school, for example, will charge incoming freshmen about the same tuition as a public school.
  14. A strong resume is a necessity for some college and scholarship applications. Find out how to create yours.
  15. "If you realize the mistake quickly, call the admissions offices at all of the law schools to which you have applied, and ask very politely if you can substitute the document with an updated version."
  16. When you're 10 months away from applying to grad schools, you should take this time to refine your checklist of prospective schools.
  17. MBA students and aspiring entrepreneurs will want to read this article from U.S. News: Money.
  18. Parents: Don't forget to factor in the cost of text books, meal plans, and orientation when budgeting for college expenses.
  19. Discover which colleges are exceeding their academic reputation, as well as the schools that may not be living up to their name.
  20. If you aspire to design, build, or fix cars, these scholarships can help you pay for the training you'll need to achieve your goal.
  21. Would you change your career plans if you could find an employer who would help with student debt payments?
  22. While the term "big data" is difficult to pin down, it's become increasingly prominent in the past few months, particularly given The New York Times blogger Nate Silver's success using statistics to predict outcomes in the presidential election.
  23. Harvard University's endowment is more than $12 billion higher than any other institution's, based on school reports.
  24. "Talking to your college-bound student about money is something that's best not left for the car ride to school."
  25. College students: Don't make these mistakes when you start your job search. (via U.S. News: Careers)
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  27. 6.1 million students took at least one online class in fall 2010—a 10.1 percent increase over the previous year. But as the number of students in online courses increases, so does the potential for cheating.
  28. The excitement of the holidays—and the corresponding break from school—can make it hard for teens to focus, but schoolwork can't take a backseat to holiday activities.
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