students

Ask 3 Critical Questions at MBA Fairs

Dr. Don Martin — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:00:00 EST

A former b-school admissions dean tells prospective students how to get the most out of these events.

Options Abound for Free Online Education Programs

Ryan Lytle — Fri, 25 May 2012 07:00:00 EST

New online programs feature courses from top-ranked universities.

Republicans Work to Lure Young Voters from Obama

Kenneth T. Walsh — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:50:00 EST

The GOP is rolling out new strategic plans to win over young supporters.

Set Sail With These Maritime Scholarships

Scholarship America — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:00:00 EST

From marine biology and sciences to business logistics, there are many maritime career options.

Plan College Visits This Summer

Lindsey Mayfield — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:30:00 EST

The annual break from school is an ideal time to plan trips to college campuses.

10 Medical Schools That Lead to the Most Debt

Kelsey Sheehy — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:00:00 EST

Graduates of these 10 medical schools each average more than $200,000 in debt.

Elaine Wynn: Take Holistic Approach to Curbing Dropouts

Michael Morella — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:00:00 EST

Head of Communities In Schools, a nonprofit aiming to prevent high school dropouts, details its model.

What to Expect as a First Year Law Student

Shawn P. O'Connor — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:00:00 EST

The first year is commonly regarded as the toughest part of law school, but is it really that bad?

Mobile Technology May Influence Medical School Training

Veritas Prep — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:30:00 EST

More medical students may see the addition of mobile devices to preclinical education.

7 Ways to Prepare for Student Loan Repayment

Katy Hopkins — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:00:00 EST

Recent grads have a six-month grace period, but that doesn't mean it's time to forget about debt.

10 Questions to Ask Your Student Loan Servicer

Katy Hopkins — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:00:00 EST

Cover your bases so you're ready once student loan repayments hit.

Teacher-Developed Apps Fill Lesson Gaps

Kelsey Sheehy — Mon, 21 May 2012 08:00:00 EST

Educators take technology into their own hands, using classroom insight to create educational apps.

Report: Veterans Go to College But Face Challenges

Joanne Jacobs — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:00:00 EST

Schools are trying hard to attract veterans and post-9/11 G.I. Bill funds.

Students Learn Job Skills as IT Techs

Kelsey Sheehy — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:30:00 EST

A Missouri school’s program reflects a national trend of training high school students.

5 Tips for Preparing to Begin Graduate School

Dr. Don Martin — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:30:00 EST

Get organized and do research in the time leading up to starting your studies, a former dean says.

Define Your MBA Goals Before Applying to Grad School

Stacy Blackman — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:00:00 EST

Be realistic and consider your passions before you start filling out applications.

High Schoolers, Get Moving on These Summer Scholarship Tasks

Scholarship America — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:00:00 EST

The long break from school is a great time to get started on finding money for college.

Grads Have Options to Manage Student Loan Debt

Equal Justice Works — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:00:00 EST

If you're anxious about paying off your student loans, realize that there are ways to ease your burden.

Mark Cuban: College Is a Business Decision

Katy Hopkins — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:45:00 EST

Be pragmatic and results will follow, the billionaire NBA team owner advises.

Britannica Ditches Print, Beefs Up Digitally

Kelsey Sheehy — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:30:00 EST

Encyclopedia Britannica’s online version offers multimedia and built-in features for students.

Report: School Boards Play Important Role, Face Challenges

Laura McMullen — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 EST

Many boards cope with low voter turnout and internal bickering.

Learn How to Tweak College Résumés for Job Applications

Lindsey Mayfield — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:30:00 EST

Employers may not seek the same information as admissions officials or scholarship judges do.

10 Business Schools With the Most International Students

Katy Hopkins — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:00:00 EST

International students make up more than half of the total student body in these M.B.A. programs.

Leverage College Summers to Prepare for Law School

Shawn P. O'Connor — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:00 EST

Find out what to do each break to set yourself up for your next degree.

Facebook, Edutopia Collaborate on Social Media Guide

Laura McMullen — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 EST

The new, free primer includes steps for introducing formal social media policies in schools.