Cal State Northridge students stress out under tightened enrollment

Thousands remain in limbo as the over-enrolled campus imposes class and credit limits to avoid a $7-million fine. For the last two weeks, Cal State Northridge Associate Dean Maureen Rubin has been troubled by anguished dreams of students unable to find classes — despite her best efforts.

State ranked 3rd in number of low-income students taking AP exams

Low-income students in California scored well on Advanced Placement exams taken for college credit, with almost twice as many students taking and succeeding on the rigorous tests, according to a report released Wednesday. Meanwhile, Latinos and blacks made small gains...

Darien students support psychologist to address rising stress levels in students

Members of the Board of Education listened to parents and students during a public hearing as requests were made to keep the world language program and school psychologist in the 2012-2013 budget.

Meditation Helps College Students Focus Better and Overcome Stress, Anxiety

Students Practicing Daily Meditation Offered by Isha Foundation Perform Better in Classes and LifeHouston. TX (PRWEB) January 29, 2012 A recent survey of over 200,000 incoming college freshmen shows emotional health of students at its lowest in 25 years. Due to pressures of classes, financial issues, and worries of poor job prospects, student stress and anxiety levels are at record highs and ...

College Students Discover Furniture Rental Can Save Time, Money

Leave the moving truck behind; CORT now offers furniture rental that enables students to furnish their apartment for the full school year for about $1,000Chantilly, VA (PRWEB) January 19, 2012 College students and parents will soon be making decisions about where to live in the upcoming school year, and too many families will overlook furniture rental as an attractive financial and hassle-free ...

Scholarship Coach Launches Website to Help Students Win Merit Scholarships for College

Scholarship coach Nancy Paul announces the launch of the website for her company, Three Wishes Scholarships, (http://threewishes-scholarships.com) to guide college-bound families nationwide from overwhelmed to a step-by-step strategy to make college more affordable with merit scholarships. She saves families time, reduces stress and maximizes potential to win money for college that does not ...

'College for Certain' motto motivates Benjamin Holt College Prep students

In a small cluster of buildings on Morada Lane in Stockton, not too far off the freeway, 643 students are reminded daily that university is on the horizon.