Building a Business
College is Good for Getting a Job but Not Necessarily for Getting Rich
Of the 400 wealthiest people in America, 27 have only a high school degree and 36 dropped out of college.
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Thought Leaders
Why Entrepreneurship Should Be Taught Starting in Junior High School
Research shows that the important lessons of entrepreneurship can be learned that early.
Building a Business
Do You Really Need a College Degree These Days?
Times have changed for 18-year-olds facing their next steps after high school.
Building a Business
3 New Truths About Millennials and Their Careers
We don't need college, we don't have to pay our dues, and making money doesn't have to be hard.
Entrepreneurs
Choosing the Right College or No College: A Real-Life Analysis
Making the right decision of whether or not to send a child to college and which college to send them to must go beyond a straight financial calculation.
Building a Business
Your Alma Mater Might Want to Finance Your Startup
Alumni investment groups join the VC landscape.
Building a Business
This Major Publisher No Longer Requires Job Applicants to a Have College Degree
The decision is intended to allow for a more diverse staff and a wider range of tastes.
By Carly Okyle
Business News
These Are the Priciest Countries for a University Education
Shockingly, the U.S. isn't number 1.
Business News
At Least 80 Boston College Students Sick After Eating at Chipotle
Chipotle closed the location in question yesterday, and the students have been tested for E. Coli and the norovirus.
By Katie Little
Brick & Mortar
Want a Career in Real Estate? Don’t Go to College.
A degree is way too expensive, gives you a false sense of security and actually eliminates opportunities you can get in the real world.
Thought Leaders
How These College Kids Got 150 Top CEOs to Give Them Book Recommendations
Julia Wittrock and Grant Hensel reached out to all of the CEOs on the Fortune 500 list and received a surprisingly high response.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
What the 38th Wealthiest American Did When Harvard Rejected Him
'Well, I'm not good with defeat,' explains billionaire Stephen Schwarzman, who is now one of the richest men in private equity.
By Lucinda Shen
Building a Business
Should Entrepreneurial College Students Go Big or Go Small After Graduation?
Starting out at a large company might be the way for some. Others might prefer to shadow a CEO at a smaller firm.
By Andrew Yang
Thought Leaders
The Best Graduate Programs for Entrepreneurs 2016
These are the best graduate programs in the country, according to the Princeton Review's rankings.
By David Soto
Building a Business
Why Entrepreneurs Should Go Back to School
The classroom can provide many benefits to entrepreneurs, even those with established businesses.
By Lisa Evans
Building a Business
How Entrepreneurs Can Balance School and Business
School is back in session across the country. For some entrepreneurs, back to school means back to business.
By Lisa Evans
Entrepreneurs
SAT Scores Fall to Lowest Level in 10 Years
The average score for the test was a 1490 out of a maximum 2400.
By Laura Entis
Entrepreneurs
Want to Make A Lot of Money? Majoring in Engineering Is One Good Option.
Although a bachelor's degree in one unlikely major boasts a mid-career median salary of $85,000.
By Laura Entis
Thought Leaders
8 Hugely Successful People Who Didn’t Graduate College
If you're on the fence on whether you need a formal education to succeed, these individuals prove that having vision and the drive is more than enough.
By Thomas Smale
Building a Business
What the Death of My Teacher and Friend Taught Me About Mentorship
You never really lose a truly good mentor, even when you lose a truly good friend.
Business Accounting
Are Standard Equity Stakes in Spinoffs Misguided?
Universities may be missing out on owning a share of their strongest spinoffs.
By Scott Shane
Building a Business
How a College Student Generated $100K for Her Company
The CEO of a business with a social mission shares six tips for taking advantage of being on campus.
By Jess Ekstrom
Business Accounting
Grants May Be Free, But They Do Come at a Price
Here are four things entrepreneurs should know about this type of funding, along with some best practices.
Building a Business
College Students Want Straight Line to Entrepreneurial Success
Institutions of higher learning must increasingly foster an entrepreneurial atmosphere.
Thought Leaders
The 3 Smartest Things Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel Told Grads
The founder and CEO of mobile app Snapchat spoke at the University of Southern California Marshall undergraduate commencement ceremony. Here's a synopsis of his best thoughts.
Entrepreneurs
Does a College Diploma Make Someone Special?
Three questions you should ask a graduate to see if college truly paid off.
Building a Business
The 10 Highest- and Lowest-Paying College Majors
When it comes to life-long earnings, your college major matters. It does not, however, determine your destiny.
By Laura Entis