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8 Mistakes to Avoid this Semester

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 05:00:00 GMT

10 Secrets of Successful Students

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 05:00:00 GMT

Successful students aren't necessarily geniuses. They

Back to School for Working Adults: Here’s How to Thrive

Tue, 14 Jan 2014 06:00:00 GMT

College isn

Paying for College? How to Spend Less this Semester

Mon, 06 Jan 2014 06:00:00 GMT

A college degree, once considered a golden ticket to career success, has almost become a prerequisite for entry-level employment. A 2012 analysis of want ads found that more and more employers are demanding degrees for positions that once did not require a college education, Catherine Rampell explains in "The New York Times.":http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/04/degree-inflation-jobs-that-newly-require-b-a-s

Students have realized this. According to the "Bureau …

14 Ways to Pay it Forward in 2014

Thu, 02 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT

The holidays are over and most of us have at least a few New Year

5 Tips to Land the Job: Interview Advice for New College Grads

Tue, 24 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT

This article from guest blogger Gerald Buck offers tips for new college graduates as well as anyone in the midst of a job search.

After graduating from college, the first thought on many fresh graduate minds is where to go from here. You have invested a significant amount of time and effort to complete your degree, so you should be able to enjoy all of your success. New opportunities are waiting for you to come out and explore them, but you have to take the first step toward achie…

Starting College in January? 10 Tips for Success

Sat, 21 Dec 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Graduating from high school in the spring, working or relaxing during summer vacation, and starting college in the fall is a familiar path for many. These days, though, more students are waiting until the spring semester to begin their freshman year.

A 2012 "report":http://nscresearchcenter.org/snapshotreport-enrollment by the National Student Clearinghouse Center found that over one in four first-time students at American colleges and universities begin classes in January r…

15 Great Holiday Gifts for College Students

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 06:00:00 GMT

The clock is ticking! If you missed those Black Friday bargains altogether or just need a few last minute gifts to wrap up your Christmas shopping, now is the time to hit the stores or pay for expedited shipping from your favorite online retailers.

Whether your favorite student is already in college or will be starting shortly, the following holiday gifts will help make his or her holiday a little bit brighter.

1. College apparel.

Hoodies and T-shirts bearing your son or…

9 Ways to Avoid Holiday Stress During School

Tue, 03 Dec 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Thanksgiving may be over, but the holiday season is in full swing! Stress is almost expected this time of year, but when coupled with the pressures of being a student, it

8 Things to Do Before College Thanksgiving Break

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Thanksgiving Break means you