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  • September 2007

    • College Kids Addicted to Credit Cards

      BusinessWeek  |  Sep 9, 07 3:07 PM CDT

      College Kids Addicted to Credit Cards

      (Newser) - College students are preferring plastic to low-rent living, a trend that has banks and consumer advocates battling over credit card plugs on campus. Critics say students are susceptible to easy money marketing and rack up too much debt. Banks blame students for not reading the fine print. With Dems in charge of the Hill, new laws may limit student credit. More »

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  • August 2007

    • Average SAT Score Slips Again

      Associated Press  |  Aug 28, 07 9:01 PM CDT

      Average SAT Score Slips Again

      (Newser) - The average SAT score for 2007 was the lowest in years, but that's not necessarily bad news. Scores from round two of the revamped college-entrance exam declined an average of seven points nationwide, which the College Board chalks up to greater participation, particularly among students who weren't on a traditional college-prep path, the AP reports. More »

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    • Has Wiki Replaced the College Library?

      Ars Technica  |  Aug 25, 07 3:46 PM CDT

      Has Wiki Replaced the College Library?

      (Newser) - Contrary to expectations, college students are not rushing online for answers to research assignments. A new survey shows only 3% of undergraduates with research tasks went to Wikipedia first and only 13% tried search engines. The largest number, 40%,  turned to course materials first and 23% sought out the library. More »

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    • Students Win $2.85M on SATs

      New York Times  |  Aug 25, 07 6:40 AM CDT

      Students Win $2.85M on SATs

      (Newser) - Students who took the SAT exam in 2005 and received incorrect scores have settled a class-action lawsuit with the test makers to the tune of $2.85 million, the New York Times reports. Over 4,000 students who sat the examination received scores that were artificially low—as much as 450 points out of 2,400—because their answer sheets had become damp. More »

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    • Wal-Mart Hits Facebook

      Reuters  |  Aug 9, 07 6:57 PM CDT

      Wal-Mart Hits Facebook

      (Newser) - Wal-Mart is launching a back-to-school marketing campaign using Facebook, Reuters reports. The megachain has created a "Roommate Style Match" Facebook group to give college students a chance to coordinate decorating before moving in—and then browse an array of "recommended" Wal-Mart goods, including many the retailer promotes as "earth-friendly." More »

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  • July 2007
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