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CAMPUS NOTES: Headline News From Colleges & Universities Around The Country
Source: Collegiate Presswire
May 2, 2006, 13:31

Courtesy of Collegiate Presswire

MATTE RELEASE--(COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--May 2, 2006--Following is a summary of news headlines from colleges and universities around the country:

Definition of a 'Dream School' Differs Among Parents and Children

A recent Princeton Review study found the colleges and universities that parents believe are 'dream' schools are not the same schools their children aspire to attend.  While most parents dream of their child attending Princeton, it turns out New York University captured the hearts of students this past year.

Lawsuit Filed Against College Board

A high school student has filed the first lawsuit against The College Board in response to a scoring error that lowered his SAT score � as well as the scores of 4,000 other students � and which may have affected admissions decisions.

Female Binge Drinking on the Rise

According to a recent study, there is an alarming new trend � college women are now drinking heavily more often than college men. Efforts are being launched by campus administrators to curb this dangerous, and often risky, behavior.

Hot Topic: Consolidating Loans can Help Students Save Money
Today's financially savvy college students are always looking for ways to save money, whether it's cutting down on their expenses, saving spare change or using coupons to get the best deals. Students with higher education loans can reduce their expenses even further by consolidating them before July 1 � a date when student loan interest rates are projected to increase almost 40 percent. More importantly, after July 1, in-school borrowers will have to wait until they graduate or drop to less than half-time enrollment to consolidate, forcing them to take a risk of higher interest rates and paying more for their education. According to Nelnet, one of the leading U.S. education finance companies, a student in college with a $20,000 balance and 20-year consolidation term can save more than $5,000 in interest by consolidating before the deadline. In addition to interest saved, student borrowers will also reduce their monthly payment by up to $22 by locking in the lower interest rate. Student loan consolidation combines multiple federal student loans, such as Stafford and PLUS loans, into one loan with one low monthly payment. For more information, or to get started consolidating your loans, please contact a Nelnet Consolidation Advisor via e-mail or Web chat at www.nelnet.net/save or call toll-free 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1.866.4CONSOL (426.6765).

Tenured Positions on the Decline
At many colleges and universities, tenured positions are declining while part-time ones are on the rise, a new study has found. Financial belt-tightening at schools is the driving force, but students are concerned that this may affect the quality of their education.

Women Outnumber Men in Higher Education
A new trend shows there are more females enrolled in colleges and universities than males. Schools are starting to be proactive and are now recruiting male prospects, which may ultimately give men an advantage in the admissions process.