Summer! Done with high school forever! Now it’s long days of sunshine, getting tan…and preparing for college. What’s the top worry on your mind? Did you say debt? If you didn’t, maybe you should. Most students already know that college debt is a problem, but here’s exactly how bad: For the graduating class of 2016, […]
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We Got This — Let Us Compare 7,500 Colleges For You
The College Board published a list of queries to keep front and center when scouting for the right school: Does the college offer majors you’re interested in? How many students are currently enrolled? How much financial aid could you receive at College X versus College Y? Find Your Calling covers all the big-hitters so you don’t have to chase […]
Don’t Get Stuck With a Job You Hate
Did you go to college thinking you wanted to do something COMPLETELY different than where you actually ended up? Are you in college wondering if the major you chose is only leading to more misery? There is a reason for all the confusion. Current studies have shown that high school is where it all starts. […]
The Importance of the Right Career Vision Before You Go
Late last year, Complete College America released some must-see research on the amount of time it is now taking undergrads to complete a four-year degree. (Hint: More than four years!) USA TODAY did a nice job breaking it down. Here’s what you should know: The on-time graduation rate at major public universities is just 36%. At the other […]
Eight College Programs That Lead Straight to In-Demand Careers
Do you want to be the person that everyone wants to hire? Do you want education and skills that make you a hot ticket in the job market? Then take a look at these eight college programs. Employers across the US are having a thorny time finding enough people to fill jobs at the other end, which […]
The Best College in Every State
Now, here’s a handy list from Forbes—the best college in every state, based on Forbes’ definitive America’s Top Colleges ranking. If you’re interested in sticking close to home for any reason (in-state tuition is cheaper, Mom’s cooking is just so good…), you’ll want to check these out! Read how each school made the cut in the original article. Alabama: […]
Bright Future for College Grads
Michigan State University’s Recruiting Trends report projects that 2015-2016 will be the third straight year of solid growth as employers seek new talent from all degree levels: associate’s, bachelor’s, MBA, master’s, doctorate, and professional. This is great news for high school and college students (and their parents) who are concerned about the job market and weighing the benefits of a […]
College Enrollment Is Going Down—What Should HS Students Do?
In 2013, the number of recent high-school grads enrolling in college programs was just under 66%—even lower than 68.6% at the start of the recession in 2008. Why? And is this good or bad for students? Should more sign up for college? How can they know? In terms of why, several plausible explanations could be behind […]
Best Careers for College Grads
Picking a college major? Here are some careers to keep in mind! We’ve used EMSI’s powerful labor market data to select the 10 best careers for college graduates at both the BA and the AA level.
How Important is Picking Your College Major?
In a day when comparatively few people work in the same area as their undergraduate studies, the question becomes—how important is picking your college major, anyway? Some, like Jeff Selingo with the Chronicle of Higher Education, say, not so much. Others, like Tony Carnevale with Georgetown University, say it is very important. We actually think both positions are […]