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Don't break the bank: How to save money on college

With a little bit of help, families can cut back on rising college costs.

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2 victims in Va. shootings in stable condition

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Va. Tech board to discuss construction projects

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Central Virginia considers selling campus

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College students spend break working on Chesapeake

Instead of fun in the sun, area college students are spending their spring break down by the bay.

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Slice of Life: Shellie Bowers, calling the shots for D.C. sports

Fans who have attended sporting events at American, Georgetown and Howard universities have likely heard Shellie Bowers' voice. It's the one blaring on the speakers, calling the shots, penalties and halftime announcements.

Tags: announcer, Natalie Plumb, March Madness, basketball, game, sport, Howard University, Slice of Life

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Pr. George's Co. offers free SAT tests

The Prince George's County Public Schools will offer free SAT tests to seniors in October. The reading, writing and math exams are offered on a school day.

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Prepaid cards charge high fees for students

It's back to school time for college students and chances are, they have already been hit by a few credit card offers. But students need to be wary of another popular card that comes with heavy fees -- prepaid debit cards.

Tags: prepaid debit cards, credit cards, students, wtop saves you money, jamie forzato

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Students move in at the University of Maryland (PHOTOS)

Thousands of incoming freshman are lugging their televisions, computers, clothes, and maybe a book or two, from every corner of the world into their dorm rooms this weekend at the University of Maryland, College Park.

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GPA misses the mark in total college experience

College freshmen may find achieving the same GPAs they did in high school much more stressful to do. What they may find they need to do is something they haven't before -- achieve a balanced life.

Tags: financial aid, gpa, Tiffanie Reynolds, Imran Riaz, Amanda Rahimi

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