What is fair when it comes to university admissions?

Should leading universities shape their intake to reflect wider society? Or should they pick the best from among those who apply to them for places?

The issue of social exclusivity in universities has hit the headlines again as Prime Minister David Cameron said that it was "disgraceful" that "only one black person went to Oxford last year".

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Before going abroad, make sure to decide with your family and friends how to communicate with them while you're abroad. You can choose between regular postal delivery (the snails are slower overseas), telephone, or e-mail. Each has its own merits and some disadvantages, and one means may be more available to you than others.


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Last week, a friend and fellow writer had problems finding a captivating intro to his article.


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College is a big investment, as expensive as buying an automobile or a house. You insure your car and your home, why not insure your child’s college education?


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There are many wonderful programs across the country in large and small, public and private schools that are striving to meet the mental health crisis on college campuses. A small sampling of a few good ideas include the following:


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Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a vital part of the college application process, but many students are intimidated by this form. To help shed some light on the issue, financial expert Mary Johnson agreed to answer a few common questions about completing the FAFSA for LoveToKnow College readers.

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Almost everyone agrees (which is unusual) that higher ed is where it's at if you want your children to get the best start in their adult lives. And in a rare instance of unanimity, almost all the same people agree that you should save something to pay those eventual higher education costs. Where perfect agreement falls apart is when people discuss their "perfect" savings plan.

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SURVEY - gather the information necessary to focus and formulate goals.

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Operating on the theory that it takes a thief to steal from a thief, a group of Internet scammers has been targeting students who illegally download music, books, and video.

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