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New federal standards ease some of the financial pressure for students and their parents.
Ankit Ghandi, a freshman at Penn State, is taking summer school classes as a premed student. (Jeffrey MacMillan for USN&WR)
Many think that this "dual enrollment" will help them get into a selective college.
Asian-Americans will be the majority of Thomas Jefferson's freshman class this fall.
But a poll says education is among the top election issues.
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The indictment raises concern that there could be significant abuse in the private loan sector.
A military unit on the South Lawn of The White House during a state arrival ceremony. (Jeffrey MacMillan for USN&WR)
Congress is considering proposals from Sen. Jim Webb and Sen. John McCain to give veterans more funds to go to school.
The former British prime minister recalls the carefree days of his youth.
It's best for your grades to be a morning person, if you can.
<i>The Hangovers</i>, an all male A Capella group from Cornell University, perform during an on-campus event. (Jeffrey MacMillan for USN&WR)
A new book, 'Pitch Perfect," follows groups from Virginia, Oregon, and Tufts.
Dropping out is not as popular as the success stories tell.
America's Best High Schools (Rob Cady / USN&WR)
Alabama gets ranked, while some New York and California schools are shuffled around.
UW Medical Center; residents make rounds on medical intensive care unit. (Scott Goldsmith/Aurora for USN&WR)
A growing number of groups are trying to ease the burden of medical school by offering free or nearly free rides.
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Campus News: The presidential candidate takes his campaign to some of Obama's home turf.
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On Education: Asian-Americans will be the majority of Thomas Jefferson's freshman class this fall.
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Rankings News: Readers have commented about possible effects of using part-time student data.
Pomona College students eat in the Frary Dining Hall. In the background is a fresco of Prometheus, painted by Mexican muralist Orozco in 1930. (William Mercer McLeod)
The avatars of San Jose State University School of Librarian Science mingle in the Second Life classroom of Professor Lili Luo. Her class is on "Advanced Reference". (Bernd Becker)
From Wikis to avatars, e-learning is fast adapting to ever-changing technology trends.
Changing classes is a balancing act for Rae Taylor-Burns at Boston Latin High School. (Jeffrey MacMillan for USN&WR)
How historically black schools are competing for the best and brightest.
Freshmen at Florida A& M University discuss the class elections. (Quantrell Colbert for USN&WR)
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