College Related Articles For August 11, 2010

The New York Times reports on high school students that have pulled an all-niter to get their Common Application in. Some got it done in very early august which is at least a couple months before deadlines at some colleges.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports on Mayor Daley said Tuesday he wants to close the “open-door” admissions policy at Chicago City Colleges, arguing that remedial classes for students who can’t cut it carry a $30 million price tag the system cannot afford.

The Miami Herald reports on Fulbright scholars that are stopping in Miami before they make a stay in the USA.

The USA Today reports on college-bound kids with learning disabilities getting some extra help before going to college.