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News/Travel:Though Sweet Briar College is still making headlines this week, so are a number of fraternities across the nation - and not necessarily for the most positive reasons.  As a result, the national conversation about the future of Greek life at colleges and universities has picked up and it's a conversation that all college-bound students and parents may want to have as part of your college search.  This article from TIME explains why. Seniors:If you're concerned about a financial aid package that's come up short, let me know.  Don't let this happen to you.Juniors:The Common Application essay prompts are still delayed.  Stay tuned - there's usually a flurry of social media talk when they're rolled out.Also, as you begin to make and finalize your college lists, here are some things to consider.Underclassmen:Are you hoping to attend medical school after you complete your undergraduate degree? Or perhaps undecided about pursuing engineering?  The University of Illinois has a new program in the works that might interest you.Parents:March invoices will be sent next Wednesday.  Please look for those to land in your inboxes - and if anyone would prefer to pay via PayPal, let me know and I can send a link. From the blog:You don’t have to be a follower of higher education-related news have read or heard all about the Board of Trustees’ decision to close historic Sweet Briar College at the end of their summer session this August.  The story and its follow up ripples have made media rounds nationwide because of the sudden way in which the decision was rendered and because of the fear circulating that such a fate might befall other colleges and universities, as well as students and families who are in the midst of their college search and decision-making process.  Read More