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UC Davis students angered to death

President Obama promised to make college affordable. Governor Schwarzenegger promised to make California the great economic state that it once was.   Trouble is afoot in sunny Cal. Reminiscent of the sit-ins from the 60’s and 70’s UC Davis students decided to protest...

Frantic choices cause admission woes

Don’t rush college admissions process, report says By Mary Beth Marklein USA Today New research offers yet another argument for why high school students should avoid the college early-admissions frenzy: They may be more likely to regret their decision later in...

J.D. the college guy wears a suit & tie on Good Morning AZ

Before the sun came up and it was a crisp cool morning, I crawled out of bed to get ready for my T.V. interview with Good Morning Arizona host Don Davis. Good Morning Arizona Episode 1 air date 8/27/08 https://www.azfamily.com/video/gmaz-index.html?nvid=276518 College...

The Stimulus Act, how it affects college savings

How the Stimulus Act affects your college savings… The $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, signed by President Obama, could have an impact on how you build and spend your 529 college savings account. One change made by the Act: The list...

Obama hurls billions to make college affordable for some

Obama would spend more to make college affordable By LIBBY QUAID and JUSTIN POPE – WASHINGTON (AP) – President Obama on Thursday proposed a huge expansion of the government’s role in making college more affordable and putting it within reach of more...

Harvard Dean talks about SAT, grants & economy

5 questions for Harvard’s admissions dean By Tracy Jan, Globe Staff | February 24, 2009 Five questions for William R. Fitzsimmons, Harvard University’s dean of admissions and financial aid. Q: You recently lead a high-profile commission that recommended...