Current Event:

http://www.telegram.com/article/20141026/NEWS/310269893/1052/news01

         For high school seniors, fall means deciding where to apply for college and maybe visiting a guidance counselor. There are data crunchers that hope to help. The professional networking site LinkedIn has just come out with its ''University Finder,'' which identifies which colleges are popular with which companies. Or sites such as Admitted.ly pairs students with colleges based on such as factors as body piercings and whether applicants go to church. These sites are joining the game of college rankings, which has some education experts excited and other rolling their eyes. Picking a college is nothing like it once was. In 1980, there were 3,150 colleges and universities, according to the Department of Education, and a primary factor for many students was location. Now, there are close to 4,700 schools, many of which go out of their way to attract out-of-state students because of the money they bring.  These sites can be great tools for many students applying to college.
          Being a senior I am in the middle of applying to college.  Its a really confusing process and the sites seem like they could be a lot of help.  I looked at a few of the sites and they seem helpful.  Its good to know these sites are available for use.  They should be advertised more for public use because they are also free sites.  I just want this application process to be over soon!