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Claire Duboiss is the News Editor at Tips for Students. She runs the News desk and covers federal financial aid policy, tuition law, and higher education legislation that affects college students.
Career & JobsIn today's fast-paced media landscape, gaining real-world experience as early as high school can be invaluable. Journalism internships offer students a unique opportunity to work alongside professionals, develop their writing and reporting skills, and build a portfolio that stands out to future empl
Claire Duboiss9 min
Study & AcademicsRoughly 40% of colleges now use AI detection tools. What Turnitin and GPTZero actually catch, the 4% false positive rate, and the safer ways students use AI without triggering anything.
Claire Duboiss9 min
Study & AcademicsYou might have heard that some colleges reject students who are overqualified. This topic sparks a lot of debates among college admissions experts. Every school has its own unique admissions process, so whether a college decides to accept or reject any applicant depends on many factors, basically th
Claire Duboiss4 min
Study & AcademicsAre you wondering why your inbox is suddenly bursting with college emails? It's like you've become the hottest ticket in town. From flashy brochures to friendly invites, colleges seem eager to get your attention. But what's the deal? Are they just being nice, or is there more to it? Let's understand
Claire Duboiss4 min
Study & AcademicsWhen applying to colleges, students often wonder what parts of their academic record will be scrutinized is it their gpa or college admissions? maybe extracurriculars or senior year grades alone? One common question is whether colleges look at progress reports. In this article, we will explore
Claire Duboiss5 min
The College of Charleston is paying $2.4 million to put 120 students in hotels. Texas Tech closed housing contracts. Penn State is putting eight students in a unit. All in the year colleges expected empty seats.
Claire Duboiss6 min
UChicago Law is banning laptops and phones from nine first-year courses. Princeton is proctoring exams for the first time since 1893. Blue book sales are up 80% at Berkeley. Here is what the AI crackdown does to your fall semester.
Claire Duboiss4 min
Income-driven repayment is gone for new borrowers. Grad PLUS loans eliminated. Parent PLUS capped at $20K/year. Pell expanded to trade schools. Here is what changes July 1, 2026.
Claire Duboiss2 min