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College On A Budget: Undergraduate college does not need to be expensive to be valuable.

College On A Budget: Undergraduate college does not need to be expensive to be valuable.

Gabby Perelmuter, Social Media Editor February 23, 2017

College is expensive. Really expensive, regardless of if you are going to stay in state are going out of state. However it doesn’t have to be as expensive as a lot of schools make it.  Around me I see...

College Considerations. Students should consider more than just price when looking at private colleges.

College Considerations. Students should consider more than just price when looking at private colleges.

Adam Gostomelsky, Section Editor February 23, 2017

Public vs. private, the great college debate. “Why spend over $60,000 when you can go to IU for $24,000?” Often, people want to dismiss private colleges due to the cost. To be fair, in Indiana, with...

Subject interests often greatly impact students’ college and career choices

Subject interests often greatly impact students’ college and career choices

Allen Zheng, Reporter February 14, 2017

As sophomores and juniors are starting to consider college or other options after high school, their particular interests have put a strong influence on their decisions. Students often find that their...

A Free Future, Literally: Students should make an effort to keep the  conversation about cheap, debt-free college relevant

A Free Future, Literally: Students should make an effort to keep the conversation about cheap, debt-free college relevant

Lily St. Angelo, Section Editor December 12, 2016

When Bernie Sanders was campaigning, he created a dream of free college that many young people latched onto. Die-hard Bernie fans still rallied around the idea after he lost the primaries, and lowering...

CHS hosts College Information Night

CHS hosts College Information Night

James Yin August 31, 2016

CHS will be hosting its annual College Information Night on Sept. 1 and Sept. 6 for CHS students and parents. According to Melinda Stephan, college and career programming and resources coordinator, visitors...

MAJORING IN THE MILITARY:
Zach Rogers, Military Club member and senior, stands during a Military Club meeting while former club officer, Joseph “Joe” Fletcher ‘16 watches on. Rogers said his parents are proud of him for wishing to join the Marines.
NYSSA QIAO // PHOTO

Students consider alternative options to a traditional college education

feature August 17, 2016

For three years now, senior Zach Rogers has known his plans for the future—to enlist and serve in the military. Inspired by his two Carmel police officer advisers who served as Marines, Rogers said having...

Make It Count. Students should enjoy high school while it lasts.

Make It Count. Students should enjoy high school while it lasts.

perspectives August 16, 2016

Writing a column like this usually makes people sound pretentious and a little snobby, but what I’m about to say comes from personal reflection and is sincere. When I think about the good times I have...

Finding the Perfect Balance

Finding the Perfect Balance

News April 20, 2016

April is Jazz Appreciation Month, one of the few months that gives music, or any art form for that matter, publicity. So, choosing to be a professional musician—a field that is not known for its...

IU tuition increases to fund renovations for housing, higher salaries

IU tuition increases to fund renovations for housing, higher salaries

News March 18, 2016

Next year, the cost of the most common type of room on the Indiana University Bloomington (IU) campus will increase $245, and the most commonly selected meal plan will increase $50, according to Mark Land,...

Fill Out the FAFSA. Students need to understand the importance of filing the FAFSA for college financial aid.

Fill Out the FAFSA. Students need to understand the importance of filing the FAFSA for college financial aid.

perspectives January 21, 2016

As many seniors start to receive their college acceptance letters and plan out the next step of their lives, another concern arises: the cost. College is far from inexpensive; average in-state tuition...

MORE THAN JUST A NUMBER: Senior Joe Philleo plays chess at Chess Club. Philleo said he hopes the college he ends up going to will have many opportunities to play chess both competitively and for fun. VISHNU VAID // PHOTO

Low college acceptance rates pressure students to look into personal fit with schools

feature January 21, 2016

Senior Joe Philleo has applied to several of the most well-known and prestigious universities in the country: Harvard, Yale, Princeton and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are all possibilities...

The views in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of the HiLite staff. Reach Kari Truax at ktruax@hilite.org

Choose a college for more than just its sports division

sports November 13, 2015

At a school where State titles are the norm and many athletes are bound for a division one collegiate career before they set foot on a CHS court or field, athletes committed to division two and three schools...

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