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Let's All Agree to Put the Student First!

Let's All Agree to Put the Student First!

I have the distinct pleasure of working with a variety of students applying to college.
I absolutely love what I do. I see students walk in for career and personality
assessments and leave with a new pep in their step from assessing their personal
strengths and weaknesses and investigating potential career and college major
options. I see students bubble with excitement after visiting a college campus that
felt just right. I bond with students as we brainstorm ideas for essay topics as they
share their most vivid childhood memories and accomplishments. I love it all. But there’s one part I hate …

Free College Education? Now Here’s a Novel Idea – University for Student Access (USA)

Free College Education? Now Here’s a Novel Idea – University for Student Access (USA)

With student debt soaring and political promises mounting, The College Sage proposes a bold, budget-friendly alternative to free college: the University for Student Access (USA), a tech-powered, community-driven vision for truly accessible, debt-free higher education. Read on for a creative, cost-effective plan that values professors, empowers students, and inspires service.

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