According to the National Center for Education and Statistics (NCES), 756,000 master’s degrees and 174,700 doctoral degrees are anticipated to be granted between 2012-2013.[i] That’s a lot of graduate degrees! What do you need to consider before filling out grad school applications?  Here are some suggestions: GPA in your major. If you’re considering grad school, [...]

With Facebook users at 1.06 billion and college students being advised to watch what they share with the social media world, there emerges a process of cleaning up Facebook accounts—friend lists included. As college graduation looms and thoughts turn towards post-grad pursuits, you may be tempted to unfriend people who you do not think you’ll [...]

You will be graduating from college soon. Not only will you have earned your degree, you may have figured out how to write great cover letters for your resumes, remained calm by going on multiple job interviews, and researched possible careers. However, you still might harbor some uncertainty as to what you will do once [...]

Okay—so there seems to be a general consensus that college age students are known to change their minds—frequently. You probably have heard of the stat that suggests around 80% of college students change their major at least once. Yep—well, in an effort to help dispel some of the swaying back and forth, these are some [...]

According to Nationwide, most college students spend 40% of their income on discretionary items like clothing and entertainment. Therefore, dressing for success is a viable option for many students—especially during exams.  While there may not be concrete evidence citing that dressing better automatically guarantees you an A on your psych final, taking the time to [...]

Technology has become synonymous with college students. It’s no wonder. In a sampling of 500 college students, 73% of them said they cannot study without technology. What apps can help you buckle down and manage your academic workload without making you feel like pulling your hair out when you glance at your syllabus?  Here are 5 [...]

With spring, things like getting organized, planning for midterms and mapping out study times generally occurs. What about sleep? According to Stanford University, ‘the average sleep requirement for college students is well over eight hours’ and this statistic poses a question. Just how much sleep are you getting as a college student? Is it enough? [...]

Your college semester is well underway . Some of you have new toys laptops, tablets and phones. Just how secure are your devices? If the last time you thought about cyber security was sometime around skinny jeans experiencing a resurgence, then you need to reassess how you protect your personal data.  Whether you are sitting in a coffee [...]

If you are a high school junior or senior and planning on attending college, filling out college applications is inevitable. However, the process doesn’t have to be an overwhelming one and there are some tips that could ease your mind.  “Nightmare” college application scenarios do not have to exist and, if they do, they can [...]

Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves, vanity to what we would have others think of us. ~Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice  With the recent celebration of the 200th anniversary of Pride and [...]

Right before Valentine’s Day, the Obama administration made good on President Obama’s desire to aid students and parents regarding the selection of a college. Mr. Obama, in his 2013 State of the Union address, spoke of releasing:  “a new “College Scorecard” that parents and students can use to compare schools based on a simple criteria [...]

According to the BLS (Bureau of Labor and Statistics):  “Between 2002 and 2012, more than 14 million job openings are projected to be filled by workers who have a bachelor’s or graduate degree and who are entering an occupation for the first time.”  That’s a lot of jobs—and degree choices. While some of you who [...]

As a college student, you are always looking for ways to save money. Whether it is through delving into scholarship and loan sites and/or interviewing for part-time jobs to help pay for tuition, saving money is as much about managing it.  According to the White House:  “Because of the high costs of college, about two-thirds [...]

Distance learning AKA online education is a great way for college students to earn a degree. There are many bonuses to taking your education online. For nontraditional students who are parents and have to juggle family and careers, in addition to earning degrees, online education is a great alternative to physical campuses.  According to the [...]

According to Statistic Brain, 1.2 billion people use Facebook worldwide. That’s a lot of people using one social media site.  It’s no surprise that many college students use smart phones to Tweet, update their Facebook statuses, and posts memes on Tumblr. Even college professors have gotten in on the action. Social Media Today states that [...]

St. Paddy’s Day is a great college holiday to celebrate whether you are Irish or not. While those of you who are of legal age may have only one thing in mind Guinness regarding March 17th, there are great food ideas to make this feast day special (culinary majors know this).  Since the Irish have [...]

If there is one thing high school students know before entering college for the first time, it’s that they are going to have to study.  A recent study at the University of California has discovered that the average student studied 24 hours per week back in 1961 while now-a-days the number has dropped to only [...]

Whether you are a single mom returning to college after a 10-year hiatus, a self-employed business professional who wants to earn his online MBA or a health care employee who wants to improve her chances of moving up the ladder, don’t let applying for federal aid intimidate you.  The FAFSA today is not the FAFSA of [...]

If you are a college student who will soon graduate and enter the work world—degree in hand— you will need to have an amazing resume. How about, in addition to your paper resume, you go digital, too?  According to John Mee, president of Career Virtual:  [p]eople remember 11 percent of what they read, 20 percent [...]

More and more college students are turning to online education. According to Course Hero, the number of students who chose distance learning classes between 1998 and 2008 increased by 150%. Now that’s a large percentage of students!  What about you? If you have made the decision to earn your degree online or you will be [...]

With the U.S. Department of Education estimating around $150 billion in federal student aid and rising tuition costs, it’s no wonder that many students are motivated to complete FAFSAs, spend hours researching scholarships and grants, and do their best to find legitimate financial aid rewards. Fortunately, for many students, they do receive aid and their [...]

In recent news about the sequester—or budget cuts that should impact the distribution of federal financial aid to certain college students—the Information for Financial Aid Professionals or IFAP[i] has released the latest data via an electronic announcement[ii].  It comes on the heels of three other announcements dated March 1st, 2013[iii], March 15th, 2013[iv], and April [...]

If you enjoy working with children, have logged numerous hours babysitting, and are thinking about an advanced, graduate degree program in education, you might be on the right track. What should you know about choosing a master’s or PhD degree path in education?  Here are some pointers . . . .  Additional coursework. If you [...]

If you are a college student, here in the States, chances are you will be participating in some type of Memorial Day festivities on the third Monday in May. Do you know anything more about the holiday—besides that it is about honoring our service men and women who died serving our country?  If not, here [...]