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October 28, 2014

Data crunchers get into college picking business

  • Social media sites and data crunching services give members of the class of 2015 new tools.
    • By ANNE FLAHERTY
    Associated Press

    WASHINGTON — For many high school seniors, fall means deciding where to apply for college and maybe visiting a guidance counselor. Data crunchers hope to help.

    The popularity of social media sites and advancements in the ability to analyze the vast amounts of data we put online give members of the class of 2015 more tools than ever to help chart their next step, even if finding the right college is an inexact science.


     
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