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Story Stanford educator says students need more sleep, family time

Liberal arts major get a big boost from going to an elite college. STEM majors, not so much.

Source: If You Major in STEM, It Doesn’t Matter Where You Go to College

How do schools that focus on character affect students? One researcher took a close look by comparing schools that focus on moral, civic and performance character.

Source: What Character Strengths Should Educators Focus On and How?

Colleges already list high sticker prices, but those prices still don’t reflect the real cost of undergraduate life. And financial aid isn’t effectively bridging the gap.

Source: A College Education Costs Even More Than You Thought It Did

Admissions officers tell their own children that high school is far more than just a pathway to college — it’s a time for maturation, self-discovery, learning and fun.

Source: Advice College Admissions Officers Give Their Own Kids