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Career

Do Children Need to Go Out of State for the Real College Experience?

For most, college is a transformative experience; it's when we truly discover ourselves. But is this only possible if children are separated from their parents by miles? Here's how in-state colleges can be equally valuable.

Guide

How To Help (and Not Hurt) Your Child's College Admissions Process

Are you a helicopter parent or a hands-off parent? Your approach can make or break your child's chances of getting into their dream school. Here are key ways to find the right balance.

Leadership

What the Ivy League is Looking For in the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Ivy League universities are well aware that many incoming students have plans to kickstart their entrepreneurial ventures while in college. But how do they decide who makes the cut? Here are three traits that will truly set authentic leaders apart from others in the eyes of Ivy admissions officers.

Side Hustle

This Graduate Student Started a Side Hustle to Help Pay Tuition. It Earned Over $115,000 Last Year — More Than His Full-Time Job.

In 2017, Carter Osborne launched a side gig to "take the edge off" tuition payments for graduate school. But it would grow into a much larger — and lucrative — venture.

Leadership

How an MBA Will Prepare You to Change the World

Is changing the world just a lofty ambition for business schools, or can an MBA help students turn it into a reality? Here's how the MBA degree has transformed.

Side Hustle

The 'Easy' Side Hustle He Started in College Hit More Than $1 Million in Revenue — and Taught Him 3 Business Lessons He Still Uses Today

Michael Seaman, co-founder and CEO of payment processing firm Swipesum, got his entrepreneurial start early.

Living

Looking For a College Admissions Consultant? Don't Miss These 3 Key Traits

Not all college consultants are created equal. With hundreds of options available, it's imperative that you feel confident in the service you're entrusting with your money and, more importantly, your child's future. Here's how to spot the extraordinary ones.

Business News

Amazon Is Offering Students $25 Flights Home for the Holidays

Amazon partnered with StudentUniverse to sell thousands of $25 tickets for Prime Student members.

Business News

This College Student Started a Side Hustle So He Didn't Have to Bartend Until 4 am. Now He's Earning $7,000 a Month — and Putting It to Good Use.

Jack TerHaar, a University of Georgia senior, is polishing profits with Detail Dawgs, a mobile detailing service in Athens.

Business News

An Ivy League University Is Teaching the Secret of Taylor Swift's Success

Several major universities have added courses dedicated to studying Swift's star power.

Science & Technology

Meet the 16-Year-Old Stanford Intern Whose AI Project Could Save Your Life — Plus 5 Other Young Tech Visionaries Recognized By Apple

Apple announced four new "Everyone Can Code" projects that will help students learn and refine their app-development skills.

Fundraising

If You've Applied to College, You Can Pitch Investors. Here's Why.

Surprising similarities in these life-altering exchanges include the art of persuasion as part of a unique communication skill set.

Business News

Grand Canyon University Slapped with Record $37.7 Million Fine For 'Lies' About Program Costs

The Department of Education has accused GCU of misleading students about the expenses related to their doctoral programs.

Career

You Don't Need a College Degree for These 10 In-Demand Jobs That Can Pay More Than 6 Figures

Americans are rethinking the traditional college route as major companies like Apple and IBM drop degree requirements.

Business News

These Are The 10 Most Lucrative Majors — And 6 Have a Median Salary in 6 Figures

The degree with the highest median earning potential, electrical engineering, had a median salary of $110,000 and is composed of 85% of men and only 15% of women.