The City of Brotherly Love is lobbying to become even more embracing. Mayor Michael Nutter’s office is in serious talks with officials in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) to open a state university campus in Philadelphia.
There are no shortage of colleges and universities in the Philadelphia area, however the vast majority of [...]

High school seniors are now scrambling to put together resumes, test scores, recommendation letters, and applications for this season’s college process. Among many of those who are applying, some know exactly where they want to go, and it’s either that particular college or bust. In most cases, these students have already sent in their early [...]

In the closing weeks of 2009, the Princeton Review made a big investment in the next decade when they acquired, Penn Foster, a leading institution in the burgeoning field of online education. With a virtual high school and an online college and training center, Penn Foster has a total enrollment of 223,000 students in [...]

Many college students grimace at the thought of the new term, and one reason to do so is the thought of having to buy a new set of textbooks for the semester. As if the tuition, dorm room, and meal plan were not enough, students are also worrying over the next bank account-breaker: the campus [...]

Are you trying to decide whether or not it is a good idea to attend a community college for a couple of years and then transfer to a four-year university or college? The reality is that this is a very personal decision to make, but there are several pros and cons you need to consider [...]

According to a recent U.S. News article, numerous public colleges throughout the country have decided to start cutting deals to out-of-state students who are interested in attending their schools. This is particularly true with colleges in less populated areas, where obtaining new students has been a bit of a challenge. In fact, according to U.S. [...]

The economy is shaping the classes of community colleges all across the country. Kira Cassels, an 18 year old Virginia resident, applied to 11 colleges and got a fat “you’re accepted” envelope from every single one. After considering her options, including the prestigious University of Virginia, Ms. Cassels opted for the honors track [...]

If you are looking for the best place to get your education, you might want to turn your sights toward the list of America’s Best Colleges that was recently released by U.S. News. In order to determine which schools should be included on the list, U.S. News consider the percentage of out-of-state students attending each [...]