Do you want to graduate from the school of your dreams without going thousands of dollars into debt? Start your degree at a community college, urges one University of Rochester…
Read article: Grad tells students to drop out, go to community collegeA recent poll showed that one-third of Americans believe online programs offer better value and provide more variety than traditional classroom education. When it comes to education quality, however, the…
Read article: The pros and cons of online educationFor wealthy students who attend quality high schools where attending college is the norm, their only struggle is choosing which college to go to. But for poor students, college isn’t…
Read article: “College isn’t for us”We’ve written a lot about the rise of online education and how it can help you save money and time getting a college degree. Over the past year, massive open…
Read article: Are online classes as effective as traditional higher education?Are colleges adequately preparing graduates to enter the workforce? Why are so many college graduates unemployed? Is online education as effective as traditional in-person classes? A new survey from Northeastern University…
Read article: Survey says colleges aren’t preparing graduates for jobsWith college graduates entering a still-shaky economy, graduates' salaries are becoming an increasingly important metric in the college ranking game. But is there too much of a focus on future…
Read article: Do graduates’ salaries matter when choosing a college?I love a good buffet. Health hazards aside, what's not to like about getting to choose from a multitude of options, taking as little or as much of each as…
Read article: Conventional college route shifts to “education buffet”Today, U.S. News released its famous annual list of America's Best Colleges for 2014. Some publications have criticized the famous annual U.S. News & World Report rankings of America's top…
Read article: Local colleges get some love in annual college rankingsMany students and parents assume that attending an elite, well-known university is the key to a great career and future financial success. But that's not always the case. A recent…
Read article: Graduates of elite colleges don’t necessarily earn moreEven if you're only a high school freshman, it's never too early to start thinking about college. Planning ahead can help keep high school students on track so they are…
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