Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
When thinking of the most marketable college degrees, the liberal arts may not come to mind. But there are many career opportunities for graduates with degrees that fall under the broad category of liberal arts and sciences. Not surprisingly, the science and math degrees offer the most lucrative opportunities and translate most easily to “real…
Recently, government bodies have been cracking down on for-profit colleges and their accrediting agencies. For many years, reports have been released about students at for-profit colleges struggling to find work and pay off loans after graduating. What do you think? Are for-profit colleges good, bad, or somewhere in-between? Answer our poll below to weigh in….
Finding the right career path starts with education. Many student struggle to choose the best major. One area to focus on, in addition to career values and personality, is your career interest area(s). There are six main career interest areas, and most people have one primary interest (including a secondary and possible third interest area)….
If you’re planning on applying to graduate school or are already attending, you may struggle with the decision of how far to take your education. What are the advantages of obtaining a terminal degree? Do you really want to spend years in school to get a doctorate? Will you be better off in the long…
Online classes are a convenient way for busy students and working professionals to get college credit. However, they require a higher degree of self-motivation than traditional classes. If you want to pass an online class, you’ll have to be well-organized and committed in order to succeed. A few success tips for online students: Create a…