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Should everyone go to college?
Robert J. Samuelson Jun 18, 2012
Commentator Robert Samuelson says too many students are encouraged to go to college who shouldn't be there.
Dump that internship
Ross Perlin Jun 15, 2012
Spending summers working for no money seems like something students must do to land a job after graduation. But author Ross Perlin says there's more value in flipping burgers during the school break.
The art and science of the college waitlist
Amy Scott Jun 13, 2012
As "yield" gets tougher to predict, schools keep their options open.
An alternative to the college degree?
Amy Scott Jun 8, 2012
New kinds of credentials could offer a cheaper path to a good job.
Making college costs easier to understand
Amy Scott Jun 5, 2012
With interest rates on some student loans about to double, the Obama administration joins with colleges to provide clearer guidance on the real price of school.
Where we can find 0% unemployment in the U.S.
Jeremy Hobson May 15, 2012
While the overall unemployment rate in the country exceeds 8 percent, some graduates in the right fields face an almost certain change of a job.
Students on hunger strike to protest fee hikes
Jeff Tyler May 2, 2012
Students begin a hunger strike today to protest fee hikes at California State Universities. The fee hikes are not just in California.
Student debt burden hits $1 trillion
Sally Herships Apr 25, 2012
At $1 trillion nationally, student debt surpasses credit card debt and car loans, and it can be a serious drag on the economy.
President Obama to discuss student loan rate increase
Sarah Gardner Apr 20, 2012
Interest rates on federal student loans are set to double on July 1. The president is urging Congress to stop that increase.
Top universities join forces online
Amy Scott Apr 18, 2012
Five big schools, including Princeton and University of Pennsylvania, will begin offering free classes on the web. It's all part of a new venture backed by Silicon Valley venture capitalists.
