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	<title>Online Education Blog &#187; Colleges &amp; Universities</title>
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	<description>A blog about online education and distance learning degrees, classes and certifications for colleges, universities and the K-12 Markets</description>
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		<title>What iBooks 2 and iBooks Author Means for Education</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:01:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lhannam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 19th 2012, saw the launch of iBooks 2 and iBooks Author, both free Mac apps that promise to revolutionize the way we learn from and also access textbooks.]]></description>
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		<title>Paying for College Without Going Broke</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tlavelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Paying for College on Your Own Made Easy Paying for college without parents to foot the bills is always difficult, but it’s never been harder than now due to the lack of easy access to student loan money from traditional lenders. Since the financial crisis erupted in 2008, banks have clamped down on lending to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 5 Advantages for Using Your iPad in Education</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:10:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lhannam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The iPad is a technological breakthrough and innovation that has amazing potential for education.  Gone are the days of having to solely rely on a bulky computer for completing homework and writing up assignments. iPad users can now use this light weight and easy to use pad that's educational purposes and possibilities are seemingly endless.]]></description>
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		<title>Study Shows High School Students Not Prepared for College</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:46:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maffleck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to an August 2011 study by the College Board, the majority of students who just completed their first year of college feel that higher education is vital and worth the time and expense. However, they are expressing regret that high school didn't prepare them well enough for college.  Apparently, high school students going to college are getting a pretty rough wake up call.

Nearly one-quarter of students  in the study were required to take non-credit remedial courses during their freshman year, while 54 percent reported that their college classes were “more difficult than they expected in terms of what students needed to know and what was required to get good grades.” Getting ready for college is an essential task, and it's a shame that students don't feel like the job is being done well enough. ]]></description>
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		<title>Easy, Cheap Meals for College Students</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:44:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maffleck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the benefits of attending an online university is the ability to save money on food by cooking at home. The cheapest meals are those cooked at home, but for some students, college meals mean nothing more than macaroni and cheese. Fortunately, there are many easy recipes for college students that are affordable, healthy and most importantly, delicious!

You don't have to spend a fortune to make delicious, nutritious meals that will fill you up and keep your wallet full as well! Meals for college students are typically of pretty low caliber, but with a few ingredients and a little window of time in the kitchen and you can have great meals.]]></description>
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		<title>How To Pay For College On Your Own</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:54:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maffleck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[College is extremely expensive. There simply is no way around it. Paying for college tuition is an arduous task that often requires great sacrifice. With the average college debt after graduation on the rise, it can be an overwhelming expense to incur.

Fortunately for a lot of students, their parents are more than willing to shell out the cash to pay for their schooling. Parents paying for college is a societal norm that is relatively common, but this isn't always the case. Do parents have to pay for college? Of course not, but the better question is, should parents pay for college? Some argue that when parents pay for college, the child doesn't value their education as much, while others says that the parents should be the ones paying for college tuition because the child would likely have no means of paying for it. ]]></description>
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		<title>Illegal Immigrants in California Are Granted In-State Tuition</title>
		<link>http://www.onlineeducationblog.org/colleges-universities/in-state-tuition-for-illegal-immigrants-in-california</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:23:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maffleck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to The Los Angeles Times, a recent California Supreme Court ruling decided to reject a challenge to California's policy of granting reduced, in-state tuition at its colleges and universities to graduates of its high schools who are illegal immigrants. The ruling allows for illegal immigrants in college to qualify for in state tuition, a decision that is very controversial and highly debated. Some argue that in state tuition for illegal immigrants simply isn't fair, while others desire for illegal immigrants in California to be helped out in anyway possible to better their lives.

"The justices turned down an appeal from lawyers for a conservative immigration-law group that contended "preferential treatment" for illegal immigrants violated federal immigration law," the article states. "They cited a little-known provision in a 1986 law that barred states from giving "any postsecondary benefit" to an 'alien who is not lawfully present in the United States ? on the basis of residence within a state.'"

However, last year, a supreme court ruling in California declared that the state's policy did not conflict with federal law because the tuition benefit turned on a student's high school graduation, not the person's residency. The 2001 law stated that the state would give in-state tuition to a qualified student who attended a high school in California for three years and graduated. ]]></description>
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		<title>Will I Get Into College?</title>
		<link>http://www.onlineeducationblog.org/colleges-universities/college-admission-requirements-becoming-stricter</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 21:24:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maffleck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to a recent MSN Money article, more and more colleges are turning away students due to college budget cuts. It seems as if you need more than a great GPA to get into college nowadays, leaving students and parents seriously questioning college admission standards.

Getting accepted into college has become increasingly difficult over the years as college admissions requirements continue to rise new elevated heights each and every year. University requirements often include a college admissions essay, very high GPA, volunteer hours and other extra curricular activities, but the days of those college admissions standards may be gone.

The article quotes Daniel J. Hurley, the director of state relations and policy analysis for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, as saying, "Unfortunately, I think the trend will continue. It is one of many, many strategies that public universities have been engaging in recently to generate revenue." ]]></description>
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		<title>The Top 25 Online Universities</title>
		<link>http://www.onlineeducationblog.org/colleges-universities/the-top-online-universities-and-colleges</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 18:58:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maffleck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Choosing the right online university can be a difficult process. From deciding which degree program you'd like to pursue to what kind of school you can afford, it can be a tiring process from start to finish. To make things easier for you, we have put together a list of the top 25 colleges so you can get started on the road to success right away.

The top universities we found are those that rank well in:

    affordability
    variety of online degrees
    accreditation
    reputation
    quality of faculty

After undergoing our rigorous search criteria, these top online universities made the cut and are the best of the best. So, what are the top online universities? ]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Applying to Law School</title>
		<link>http://www.onlineeducationblog.org/colleges-universities/tips-and-advice-for-applying-to-law-school</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maffleck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Applying for law school can often seem like more work than actually being in school. However, if doesn't have to take some herculean effort to get it done. Whether you're applying to one of the prestigious law schools in Boston, or a less competitive school nearby,

Follow these simple tips to ease the process:

   1. Get a move on it. One of the biggest tips for applying for law school is to start early. Being prepared and ahead of the game will be your biggest asset in successfully completing your  applications. Because it can be extremely stressful, the extra time cushioning will help you complete the application process without the stress and strain off a time crunch.
   2. Set realistic expectations. Nothing sets you up for possible disappointment more than unrealistic expectations. From thinking you can get a multiple month process done in a week or getting a perfect score on the LSAT, being unrealistic about the application process is only going to create frustration. Be familiar with your own personal limits, schedule and goals and plan accordingly.
   3. Weigh your options. It seems obvious, but it is imperative that you spend a considerable amount of time deciding whether law school is right for you or not. Attending law school is an arduous, lengthy and expensive commitment, so you'd be unwise to make the decision hastily. Think not only if you'd like to attend, but also where you would want to attend.
   4. Proofread, proofread, proofread. Writing the essay for a law school application can be very intimidating, and while a minor error in your essay probably won’t kill your chances of getting in, having several or a major error just might nix you from their acceptance list. To avoid this unfortunate situation, be sure to proofread your essay and have several friends review it to make sure it’s ready to go and error-free. Giving new, fresh eyes a chance to see it will improve your odds of turning in a perfect paper.
   5. Organization is the name of the game. While everybody is different and has different ways of staying organized, or ideas of what organized looks like, you simply must stay organized. Keep track of deadlines, check lists and important papers by using a calendar and folders in a designated spot where they cannot be lost or misplaced. It would also be wise to separate each application into its own folder so nothing gets switched around or mixed up. Stay organized in whatever fashion works best for you, just make sure you do it!]]></description>
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