You may already be familiar with college sports stats offered by mainstream media such as ESPN and CBS Sports; however, you may find that lone wolf sports fanatics and obsessed data geeks could have more obscure records waiting for you online. Additionally, while football and basketball have garnered much attention in the collegiate sports realm, other obscure sports such as water polo and snowboarding also have their merits. Hence this list of 50 essential sites for any college sports fan who craves some intense stats and rankings. [click to continue…]

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Not only is the college application process competitive, it is stressful and often disappointing. But, compared to a decade ago, student applicants today have a wide variety of tools available to them to help them stand out to the colleges of their choices. In this list of 25 free Web apps that you can use to manage your college search and applications, you will find full-service Web sites, simple search sites, application essay help and sites that contain actual applications for colleges and for the college financial aid process. [click to continue…]

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The Ultimate Guide to ACT Test Statistics

February 25, 2010

You may know that ACT (original abbreviation for American College Testing) is an alternative to the SAT test. You may also know that you have an option of taking both the ACT and the SAT as means to measure your high school achievements and as tools to get into college. But how much more do [...]

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Which College Scholarships Are Easy to Get? We Have the Data

February 23, 2010

Wacky, interesting, unusual and strange — those words can describe some “easy” college scholarships that are available today. But, while those scholarships might be described as the easiest scholarships to enter, the time and work you might need to apply to find scholarships adds up — as do the odds against your winning any given [...]

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RIAA vs. College Students: File Sharing Lawsuit Statistics (Infographic)

February 23, 2010

Here is a visual look at RIAA’s war against college students who share files online. Despite all their efforts, RIAA has still lost on a large scale and most people who download music still don’t care about copyright laws.

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The Ultimate Guide to SAT Scores and Percentiles Statistics

February 19, 2010

The SAT Reasoning Test (formerly called the Scholastic Aptitude Test and Scholastic Assessment Test) is a standardized test for U.S. college admissions. The SAT is owned, published and developed by the College Board, which is a non-profit organization that claims the SAT can determine whether or not a person is ready for college. But, how [...]

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25 Most Famous College Professors Teaching Today

February 16, 2010

What do you look for in a prospective college or university? If you research accreditation, size and location of the school, then you’re doing great. But, you might also want to learn more about the professors who teach at the school of your choice. Are they published? Is their work cited in other scholarly publications? [...]

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15 Essential Social Media Sites for College Students

February 9, 2010

Now that college is looming (or is already here), it’s time to change faces and move into social media networks that work for college and future employment success. Think of these changes as student ‘branding,’ or making yourself stand out with efficiency, networking and leadership. You can do it all with these fifteen essential social [...]

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What’s a College Degree Actually Worth? 20 Good Answers.

February 1, 2010

Is a bachelor’s degree today the financial equivalent of a high school diploma ten years ago? Do you need a master’s degree, or is an associate’s degree viable in today’s job market? Most of all, can you afford to go to college, and will you receive a financial return on your college expenses? The following [...]

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The Ultimate List of 2010 College and University Rankings

January 26, 2010

College rankings can be a contentious topic, but students use them despite the controversies. The problem, however, is how to find the best rankings in a search engine when every other college blog and site all point to U.S. News and World Report or to Kiplinger — and not always to the latest rankings. We’ve [...]

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