Colleges adapt to marketplace

Despite the presence of price tags in the neighborhood of $60,000 per year, competition is alive and well in the world of higher education.

Philadelphia Inquirer – February 1, 2012

In January and February, a number of colleges send e-mail to counselors with headings such as “Scholarships still available at – University” and “We’ve extended our deadline.” The schools generating these notices are well-established, often ones our students have attended over the years. It’s not that they can’t fill seats. They’re hoping to attract well-qualified applicants who may have gotten a late start on the application process or been disappointed in the early fall rounds. Continue reading “Colleges adapt to marketplace”